Hagfors Airport

ESOH / HFS

Råda, SE

Last Updated
Apr 10, 23:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
23:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESOH 102320Z AUTO VRB02KT 9999 NCD M01/M04 Q1021

Weather Briefing

VFR

Hagfors Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -1°C (30°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SOH
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 4,951 ft 98 ft ASP 176° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESOH

9,215 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45%
MVFR
23.9%
IFR
17.6%
LIFR
13.5%

Hagfors Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 31.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 23.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.1%
NE
6.3%
E
4.1%
SE
5.3%
S
31.3%
SW
4.8%
W
3.1%
NW
4.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.7°C
Range: -25°C to 21°C
-25°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

April September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 9,215 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hagfors Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESOH
IATA Code: HFS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 474 ft MSL

Location

City: Råda
Country: SE
Latitude: 60.020100°
Longitude: 13.578900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,951 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hagfors Airport

Hagfors Airport (ESOH/HFS) is located in Råda, SE at an elevation of 474 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 4,951 feet.

Weather Profile

ESOH is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 45% of the time across 9,215 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 31.1% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ESOH come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.1 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (23.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 21°C (70°F), averaging 0.7°C (33°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.71 to 10.38 inHg (329-352 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,215 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.