Enontekio Airport

EFET / ENF

Enontekio, FI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
3 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFET 040850Z AUTO 02003KT 350V050 9999 OVC006 M05/M07 Q0996

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,005 ft
OVC 600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,605 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FET
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
6,565 ft 148 ft ASP 34°
3.0 kt 0.5 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 - EFET

7,543 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.8%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
13.7%
LIFR
19.5%

Enontekio Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 33.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -38°C to 19°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
11%
E
5.4%
SE
7.3%
S
31.3%
SW
20.3%
W
11.8%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -10.4°C
Range: -38°C to 19°C
-38°C 19°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.3%

Best Months for VFR

September February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,543 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Enontekio Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFET
IATA Code: ENF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,005 ft MSL

Location

City: Enontekio
Country: FI
Latitude: 68.362602°
Longitude: 23.424299°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,565 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Enontekio Airport

Overview

Enontekio Airport serves the northernmost municipality of Finland, located in Lapland near the borders of Sweden and Norway. Situated at an elevation of 1005 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure in a remote Arctic region with challenging environmental conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Enontekio demonstrates significant variability, with only 50.9% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winter temperatures average -7.9°C, ranging dramatically from -38°C to 19°C, presenting potential icing and cold-weather operational challenges. Prevailing southerly winds at an average of 6.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 32 knots, require pilot attentiveness to wind conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 03/21 stretches 6,565 feet and is asphalted, providing substantial landing surface in this northern latitude. Its orientation allows 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of just 3.3 knots. The airport's high-latitude location means significant seasonal light variations and potential aurora visibility during winter months.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, with MVFR, IFR, and LIFR conditions collectively accounting for 45.1% of observations. September through December offer the most consistent VFR conditions. Visibility typically remains excellent at an average of 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence at 5.5% 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
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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.