Andøya Airport, Andenes

ENAN / ANX

Andenes, NO

Last Updated
Apr 22, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
12 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
4,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENAN 221020Z 35012KT 9999 VCSH FEW024 SCT032 BKN041 05/M00 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 43 ft
FEW 2,400 ft AGL
SCT 3,200 ft AGL
BKN 4,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,443 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,243 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,143 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Andøya Airport, Andenes is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 12 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4100 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 5°C (41°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ENAN 220500Z 2206/2306 33015KT 9999 FEW015 BKN025 BECMG 2221/2223 26008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:52Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
21:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 260° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NAN
03
21
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 5,486 ft 148 ft ASP 32°
8.9 kt 8.0 kt
42° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
8,097 ft 148 ft ASP 150°
10.4 kt 6.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENAN

9,941 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.8%
MVFR
18.9%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
1.8%

Andøya Airport, Andenes typically experiences VFR conditions 74.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 12.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 19°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 12.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.3%
NE
4.5%
E
6.4%
SE
14.8%
S
38.4%
SW
13.5%
W
9.8%
NW
6%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.4°C
Range: -14°C to 19°C
-14°C 19°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt

Statistics computed from 9,941 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Andøya Airport, Andenes - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENAN
IATA Code: ANX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 43 ft MSL

Location

City: Andenes
Country: NO
Latitude: 69.292503°
Longitude: 16.144199°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,486 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 8,097 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Andøya Airport, Andenes

Overview

Andøya Airport serves the municipality of Andenes in northern Norway, located at 69.292503°N, 16.144199°E. As a medium-sized airport situated at 43 ft above mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Andøya region. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary runway 14/32 at 8,097 ft and a secondary runway 03/21 at 5,486 ft.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Andøya Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 74.6% of observations supporting VFR operations. Meteorological data indicates consistent southern winds averaging 12.1 knots, with temperature ranges from -14°C to 19°C. Pilots can expect highly reliable flying conditions, with only 4.5% of observations requiring instrument flight rules and minimal fog occurrence.

Notable Features

The airport's high-latitude location at 69.29°N presents unique geographical characteristics typical of northern Norwegian coastal regions. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and moderate average crosswind values of 7.7 knots for runway 03/21 and 7.1 knots for runway 14/32. The airport's coastal positioning influences its consistent meteorological patterns.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing southern winds (180°) suggest runway orientation favors approaches from the north and south. Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions, with exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal restrictions. January, September, and October statistically offer the most favorable visual meteorological conditions for operations at Andøya Airport.

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.