Hagfors Airport

ESOH / HFS

Råda, SE

Last Updated
May 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
4 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESOH 040850Z 22004KT 150V280 9999 FEW013 BKN024 10/05 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 474 ft
FEW 1,300 ft AGL
BKN 2,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,774 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,874 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Hagfors Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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
Active: 18
4,951 ft 98 ft ASP 176°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESOH

10,312 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
50.4%
MVFR
21.7%
IFR
15.8%
LIFR
12.1%

Hagfors Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 50.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 27.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 22.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.4%
NE
6.2%
E
4.5%
SE
6.3%
S
29%
SW
5.1%
W
3.1%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.5°C
Range: -25°C to 24°C
-25°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

April May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 10,312 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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

With VFR conditions only 50.4% of the time based on 10,312 observations, ESOH requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 27.9% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ESOH come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.2 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (22.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, May, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 24°C (75°F), averaging 1.5°C (35°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 10,312 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.