Stockholm-Bromma Airport

ESSB / BMA

Stockholm, SE

Last Updated
Aug 12, 00:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
00:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
2 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESSB 120050Z AUTO 26002KT 9999 NCD 10/06 Q1022

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 3 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESSB 111730Z 1118/1121 31009KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 9 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SSB
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
5,472 ft 148 ft ASP 125°
1.5 kt 1.3 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 - ESSB

15,074 observations | Sep 2025 - Aug 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.8%
MVFR
17.1%
IFR
10%
LIFR
4.2%

Stockholm-Bromma Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are August, July, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 5.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.5%
N
11.4%
S
15.5%
W
17.3%
NE
3.6%
NW
9.7%
SE
12.8%
SW
14.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.5°C
Range: -16°C to 30°C
-16°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

August July June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 15,074 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Aug 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Stockholm-Bromma Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESSB
IATA Code: BMA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 47 ft MSL

Location

City: Stockholm
Country: SE
Latitude: 59.354401°
Longitude: 17.941700°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 5,472 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Stockholm-Bromma Airport

Overview

Stockholm-Bromma Airport serves as an important medium-sized airport located in Sweden's capital city. Situated at 47 feet MSL and positioned at coordinates 59.354401, 17.941700, the airport provides critical aviation services for the Stockholm metropolitan area. Its single runway 12/30 stretches 5,472 feet and is asphalted, accommodating various general aviation and regional aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bromma demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 54.3% of the time. Pilots should anticipate moderate meteorological challenges, with marginal VFR conditions occurring 21.9% of observations and instrument flight rules 16.8% of the time. The prevailing wind from the south (180°) averages 7.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots, and calm conditions present 5.4% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location offers relatively stable visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of severely restricted visibility. Fog is infrequent, occurring only 2.1% of observations. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 22°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature variations that pilots must consider during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates consistent wind favorability, with 100% of winds aligned with the runway heading. Average crosswind remains moderate at 4.2 knots, providing predictable approach conditions. Pilots will find September through November optimal for visual flight operations, with the most stable weather patterns during these months.

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.