Ålesund Airport, Vigra

ENAL / AES

Ålesund, NO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
11:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
15 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
4,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENAL 041120Z 23015KT 9999 SCT025 BKN049 07/04 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 69 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 4,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,569 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,969 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ENAL 041100Z 0412/0421 23017KT 9999 SCT025 BECMG 0416/0418 20007KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 17 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 200° 7 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NAL
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
7,592 ft 148 ft ASP 65°
14.8 kt 2.6 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 - ENAL

7,775 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.6%
MVFR
10.5%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
0.5%

Ålesund Airport, Vigra enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 10.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 10.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
4%
NE
5.6%
E
8%
SE
33.2%
S
27.4%
SW
11.6%
W
6.4%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.5°C
Range: -9°C to 23°C
-9°C 23°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,775 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ålesund Airport, Vigra - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENAL
IATA Code: AES
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 69 ft MSL

Location

City: Ålesund
Country: NO
Latitude: 62.562500°
Longitude: 6.119700°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 7,592 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ålesund Airport, Vigra

Overview

Ålesund Airport, Vigra serves the coastal city of Ålesund in western Norway, providing essential regional and transportation connectivity. Located at 69 ft MSL with coordinates 62.562500, 6.119700, this medium-sized airport handles significant air traffic in the Norwegian maritime region. The airport features a single runway 06/24 extending 7,592 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather statistics indicate predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 85.2% of observations supporting VFR operations. The airport experiences a moderate maritime climate, with temperatures ranging from -8°C to 23°C and an average of 6.9°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at 135°, averaging 10.2 knots with occasional gusts up to 38 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location presents unique geographic considerations for pilots, situated near maritime terrain typical of western Norway. Runway 06/24 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 6.7 knots. Visibility is consistently strong, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly reliable approach conditions, with September, January, and December offering the best VFR conditions. The runway's extensive 7,592-foot length provides ample space for most aircraft operations. Prevailing southeastern winds suggest runway 06 may be preferred during typical wind conditions, though pilots should always confirm current ATIS information.

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.