Örnsköldsvik Airport

ESNO / OER

Örnsköldsvik, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
29 kt
300° G44 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESNO 041120Z AUTO 30029G44KT 280V340 9999 NCD 07/M01 Q1003

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESNO 040830Z 0409/0411 32025G37KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 25 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SNO
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
6,607 ft 148 ft ASP 122°
29.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESNO

7,752 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.5%
MVFR
11.4%
IFR
13.6%
LIFR
20.5%

Örnsköldsvik Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 34.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 20°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.8%
NE
8%
E
8.1%
SE
5.2%
S
15.8%
SW
7.5%
W
17.9%
NW
21.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.6°C
Range: -28°C to 20°C
-28°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,752 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Örnsköldsvik Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESNO
IATA Code: OER
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 354 ft MSL

Location

City: Örnsköldsvik
Country: SE
Latitude: 63.408298°
Longitude: 18.990000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 6,607 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Örnsköldsvik Airport

Overview

Örnsköldsvik Airport (ESNO) serves the mid-northern region of Sweden, located at 63.408298, 18.990000 with an elevation of 354 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Örnsköldsvik municipal area, supporting regional transportation and connectivity in this part of Västernorrland County.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at ESNO demonstrate significant variability, with flight rules changing frequently: 52.4% VFR, 11.7% MVFR, 13.5% IFR, and 22.3% LIFR conditions. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -26°C to 20°C, with an average of 1.2°C, and predominantly northwest winds at 7.8 knots, occasionally gusting to 33 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (12/30) measuring 6,607 feet with an asphalt surface, capable of handling medium-sized aircraft. Its geographic position at 63° north introduces challenging northern latitude weather patterns, with significant seasonal light and temperature variations that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 offers highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and an average crosswind of just 4.3 knots. September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, providing optimal visual flying conditions for pilots approaching or departing the airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.