Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad

ENMS / MJF

Mosjøen, NO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
3 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENMS 041020Z VRB03KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 BKN030 05/02 Q1008 RMK WIND 412FT 25002KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 237 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,737 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,237 ft AMSL
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (237 ft)
Pressure Alt
395 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -748 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD ENMS 040954Z 0409/0418 34012G28KT 9999 -SHRA FEW020 SCT040 PROB40 TEMPO 0409/0413 FEW012 SCT020CB BKN035 PROB40 TEMPO 0409/0413 4500 SHRA BECMG 0412/0414 27006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
12:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 270° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NMS
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 3,015 ft 98 ft ASP 160° 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 - ENMS

7,773 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.6%
MVFR
19.5%
IFR
5%
LIFR
4.9%

Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad typically experiences VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Calm conditions occur 24.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 24.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.7%
NE
0.3%
E
0.7%
SE
8.8%
S
43.9%
SW
10.5%
W
2.3%
NW
3.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.9°C
Range: -25°C to 22°C
-25°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.8%

Best Months for VFR

January September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,773 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENMS
IATA Code: MJF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 237 ft MSL

Location

City: Mosjøen
Country: NO
Latitude: 65.783997°
Longitude: 13.214900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 3,015 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad

Overview

Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad serves the municipal region of Mosjøen in northern Norway, providing essential air transportation for the local community. Located at 237 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 65.783997, 13.214900, this medium-sized airport supports regional aviation needs in a challenging Nordic geographical context.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at ENMS demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 69% of observations. Temperature ranges from -24°C to 22°C, with an average of 0.7°C, indicating potential winter operational challenges. Prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 5.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 36 knots and calm conditions 26.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (16/34) measuring 3,015 feet in length, situated in a terrain-influenced environment typical of Norway's coastal regions. Wind statistics indicate the runway experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 1.9 knots, suggesting generally predictable approach conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect predominantly clear conditions, with only 5.2% IFR and 5.4% Low IFR observations historically recorded. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of visibility below 3 miles and occasional fog (8.4% of observations). January, September, and October statistically represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

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.