Visby Airport

ESSV / VBY

Visby, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
09:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
11 kt
270°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESSV 040950Z 27011KT CAVOK 04/M00 Q1019

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESSV 040830Z 0409/0418 28012KT CAVOK PROB40 0409/0413 29015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SSV
03
21
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 21°
3.9 kt 10.3 kt
111° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
3,611 ft 131 ft GRS 101°
10.8 kt 1.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESSV

7,721 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.1%
MVFR
27.8%
IFR
12.1%
LIFR
5%

Visby Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 0.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.8%
NE
7.7%
E
17.6%
SE
14.1%
S
17.8%
SW
17.3%
W
10.1%
NW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.3°C
Range: -14°C to 22°C
-14°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,721 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Visby Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESSV
IATA Code: VBY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 164 ft MSL

Location

City: Visby
Country: SE
Latitude: 57.662800°
Longitude: 18.346201°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 3,611 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Visby Airport

Overview

Visby Airport serves the island of Gotland in southeastern Sweden, providing essential regional air connectivity. Located at an elevation of 164 feet MSL, the airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with two runways accommodating diverse aviation needs. Its strategic position makes it a critical transportation hub for the island's maritime region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Visby Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 57.7% of the time. Pilots can expect predominantly southerly winds averaging 10.4 knots, with temperature ranges from -10°C to 22°C. September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions, with minimal fog occurrence (1.4%) and typically excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways with different surface compositions: Runway 03/21 is asphalted and 6,562 feet long, while Runway 10/28 is grass-surfaced and 3,611 feet in length. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 6-7.3 knots. The island's coastal location likely influences local wind and weather patterns.

Approach Considerations

Given the prevailing southerly winds, pilots should anticipate approaches primarily to Runways 03 and 28. Both runways offer consistent wind alignment, minimizing challenging crosswind scenarios. The broad range of flight conditions—from VFR (57.7%) to Marginal VFR (25%)—suggests pilots should maintain flexible approach planning and be prepared for potential weather transitions.

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.