Ljungbyhed Airfield

ESTL

Ljungbyhed, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:50Z

Current Weather

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LIFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
0 kt
0.2 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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Raw METAR

METAR ESTL 042050Z AUTO 00000KT 0200 R29L/0900N BCFG NCD M00/M00 Q1027

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD ESTL 041405Z 0414/0416 30014KT 9999 SCT006 TEMPO 0414/0416 BKN005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:06Z BASE
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VFR 300° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
STL
11L
29R
11R
29L
12L
30R
12R
30L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11L/29R 6,596 ft 131 ft ASP 113°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
113° angle
11R/29L 7,449 ft 131 ft ASP 113°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
113° angle
12L/30R 2,588 ft 82 ft ASP 113°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
113° angle
12R/30L 2,590 ft 82 ft ASP 113°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
113° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESTL

7,766 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.2%
MVFR
28%
IFR
13.2%
LIFR
12.6%

Ljungbyhed Airfield is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 25.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 9.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.5%
NE
3.2%
E
27.3%
SE
18%
S
11.5%
SW
10.9%
W
11.8%
NW
6.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.1°C
Range: -18°C to 24°C
-18°C 24°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11L/29R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 11R/29L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 12L/30R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 12R/30L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,766 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ljungbyhed Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESTL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 140 ft MSL

Location

City: Ljungbyhed
Country: SE
Latitude: 56.082802°
Longitude: 13.212500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11L/29R
Length: 6,596 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11R/29L
Length: 7,449 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12L/30R
Length: 2,588 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12R/30L
Length: 2,590 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ljungbyhed Airfield

Overview

Ljungbyhed Airfield (ESTL) is a medium-sized airport located in southeastern Sweden at 140 feet mean sea level. Situated near the coordinates 56.082802, 13.212500, the airport features four asphalted runways offering versatile operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly visual flight rule (VFR) conditions at 49.8%, with marginal VFR at 25.4%. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -17°C to 24°C, with an average temperature of 5.7°C. Prevailing winds are from the east at an average of 7.4 knots, with maximum gusts up to 25 knots.

Notable Features

The airport boasts four runways: two longer runways at 6,596 and 7,449 feet, and two shorter runways at approximately 2,590 feet. All runways have favorable wind alignments, with consistently low average crosswind conditions ranging between 3.7 and 3.9 knots. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the best VFR conditions for pilots. With east-prevailing winds and multiple runway options, pilots have flexibility in approach and landing directions. Calm wind conditions occur 11.1% of the time, and fog is relatively infrequent at 3.9% of observations.

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

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.