Mehamn Airport

ENMH / MEH

Mehamn, NO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
10:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
8 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
4,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENMH 041050Z 19008KT 9999 FEW036 BKN043 M04/M08 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 39 ft
FEW 3,600 ft AGL
BKN 4,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,639 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,339 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD ENMH 040937Z 0409/0418 16008KT 9999 FEW020 SCT050 PROB40 TEMPO 0415/0418 4000 -SN BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:12Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
Light Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NMH
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
2,887 ft 98 ft ASP 170°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENMH

7,150 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.3%
MVFR
17%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
2.4%

Mehamn Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 12.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 12.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.1%
NE
3.6%
E
3.3%
SE
3.2%
S
40.3%
SW
17.2%
W
12.1%
NW
8.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.1°C
Range: -16°C to 21°C
-16°C 21°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,150 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mehamn Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENMH
IATA Code: MEH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 39 ft MSL

Location

City: Mehamn
Country: NO
Latitude: 71.029701°
Longitude: 27.826700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 2,887 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mehamn Airport

Overview

Mehamn Airport serves the remote northeastern coastal region of Norway, located at 71.029701, 27.826700 in Troms og Finnmark county. As a medium-sized airport situated at 39 feet mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for this northern maritime area, supporting regional and local aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Mehamn are predominantly VFR, with 76.3% of observations indicating visual flight rules. The airport experiences significant wind activity, with prevailing southerly winds at an average of 12.9 knots and occasional gusts up to 40 knots. Temperature ranges widely from -15°C to 21°C, with an average of 1.3°C, indicating potential for dynamic thermal conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 17/35 is asphalted and 2,887 feet long, positioned to maximize wind alignment. Its geographic location in northern Norway suggests potential challenging environmental conditions typical of high-latitude airports, including potential rapid weather shifts and winter operational complexities. The airport maintains consistently good visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates excellent wind compatibility, with 100% favorable wind coverage and an average crosswind component of 6.7 knots. Pilots should note the most consistent VFR conditions occur in January, November, and September. The low percentage of IFR (3.8%) and LIFR (2%) conditions suggest relatively stable approach environments.

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.