Hemavan Airport

ESUT / HMV

Hemavan, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
3 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESUT 041020Z VRB03KT 9999 SCT012 OVC014 02/01 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,503 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
OVC 1,400 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,703 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,903 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
SUT
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
15/33 5,254 ft 98 ft ASP 152° 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 - ESUT

7,637 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.4%
MVFR
33.1%
IFR
9.7%
LIFR
8.8%

Hemavan Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -32°C to 18°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 11.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.2%
NE
1.4%
E
9.1%
SE
39.8%
S
13.6%
SW
0.8%
W
6.6%
NW
13.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.4°C
Range: -32°C to 18°C
-32°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

February September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,637 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hemavan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESUT
IATA Code: HMV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,503 ft MSL

Location

City: Hemavan
Country: SE
Latitude: 65.806099°
Longitude: 15.082800°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 5,254 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hemavan Airport

Hemavan Airport (ESUT/HMV) is located in Hemavan, SE at an elevation of 1,503 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 5,254 feet.

Weather Profile

ESUT is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 48.4% of the time across 7,637 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 18.5% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ESUT come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 8.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 35 knots. Runway 15/33 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, September, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -32°C (-26°F) to 18°C (64°F), averaging -4.4°C (24°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.79 to 10.31 inHg (332-349 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,637 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.