Pajala Airport

ESUP / PJA

Pajala, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
22:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -19°C
2 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESUP 042250Z AUTO 30002KT 9999 // NCD M17/M19 Q1007

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SUP
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
7,552 ft 148 ft ASP 118°
2.0 kt 0.3 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 - ESUP

7,764 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.1%
MVFR
11.5%
IFR
13.8%
LIFR
18.6%

Pajala Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 32.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -39°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 19.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.9%
NE
4.6%
E
10.7%
SE
8.3%
S
18.8%
SW
16.1%
W
9.8%
NW
8.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -9.3°C
Range: -39°C to 21°C
-39°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8%

Best Months for VFR

September November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,764 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pajala Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESUP
IATA Code: PJA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 542 ft MSL

Location

City: Pajala
Country: SE
Latitude: 67.244569°
Longitude: 23.074894°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 7,552 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pajala Airport

Pajala Airport (ESUP/PJA) is located in Pajala, SE at an elevation of 542 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 7,552 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 56.1% of the time based on 7,764 observations, ESUP requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 32.4% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here. Fog affects the airport in approximately 8% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ESUP come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 5.7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (19.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, November, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -39°C (-38°F) to 21°C (70°F), averaging -9.3°C (15°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.79 to 10.29 inHg (332-349 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,764 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.