Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport

ESTA / AGH

Ängelholm, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
17:50Z

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

Raw METAR

METAR ESTA 041750Z VRB01KT CAVOK 01/01 Q1027

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESTA 041727Z 0418/0423 28008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
STA
04
22
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 613 ft 131 ft ASP 41° No wind data
14/32 6,381 ft 131 ft ASP 136° 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 - ESTA

7,753 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.8%
MVFR
29.1%
IFR
12.3%
LIFR
9.8%

Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 22.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.7%
NE
5.1%
E
26.8%
SE
26.4%
S
13.8%
SW
5.4%
W
10.5%
NW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.3°C
Range: -16°C to 24°C
-16°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,753 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESTA
IATA Code: AGH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 68 ft MSL

Location

City: Ängelholm
Country: SE
Latitude: 56.296101°
Longitude: 12.847100°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 613 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 6,381 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport

Overview

Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in southern Sweden, situated near the coastal region of Skåne. Positioned at 68 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 56.296101, 12.847100, the airport provides strategic aviation infrastructure for the local Ängelholm and Helsingborg areas.

Flying Conditions

Flight conditions at ESTA demonstrate diverse weather patterns, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing approximately 50.3% of the time. Wind characteristics are predominantly from the southeast at 135° with an average speed of 9 knots, and temperatures range from -15°C to 24°C, averaging 6°C. September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: a shorter 613-foot runway (04/22) and a significantly longer 6,381-foot runway (14/32). Both runways exhibit favorable wind alignments, with Runway 04/22 experiencing an average crosswind of 6.9 knots and Runway 14/32 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.7 knots, indicating generally stable wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly southeastern winds when planning approaches, with calm conditions occurring only 2.1% of the time. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility, as fog is present in only 1.3% of observations. The longer Runway 14/32 provides more substantial landing options for various aircraft types.

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.