Hagfors Airport

ESOH / HFS

Råda, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
18:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
6 kt
250°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESOH 041820Z 25006KT 230V290 CAVOK 06/M01 Q1021

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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°
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESOH

7,531 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
44%
MVFR
24.5%
IFR
17.6%
LIFR
14%

Hagfors Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 44% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 31.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 26.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 26.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.3%
NE
7.6%
E
4.8%
SE
5.6%
S
26%
SW
3.3%
W
2.2%
NW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.1°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

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,531 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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 44% of the time across 7,531 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 31.6% 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 5.7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (26.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 21°C (70°F), averaging 0.1°C (32°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 7,531 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.