Ørland Airport

ENOL / OLA

Ørland, NO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
11:20Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
14 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENOL 041120Z 27014KT 9999 -SHRA FEW008 BKN028 07/05 Q1017 TEMPO 3500 SHRA BKN008 SCT020TCU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 28 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
BKN 800 ft AGL
SCT 2,000 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
828 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
828 ft AMSL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,028 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,828 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (28 ft)
Pressure Alt
-85 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,038 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ENOL 041100Z 0412/0512 27018KT 9999 FEW010 SCT025 TEMPO 0412/0417 26020G30KT 4000 SHRA BKN008 SCT020TCU BECMG 0416/0418 20008KT BECMG 0501/0504 13012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 18 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z TEMPO
+1h
LIFR 260° 20 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Showers Rain
16:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 200° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NOL
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
10,755 ft 148 ft ASP 154°
7.0 kt 12.1 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENOL

7,737 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81%
MVFR
13.5%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
1.2%

Ørland Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 14 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 14 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.2%
NE
3.1%
E
15.5%
SE
49.7%
S
3.6%
SW
9.1%
W
10%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.9°C
Range: -10°C to 22°C
-10°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

January September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,737 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ørland Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENOL
IATA Code: OLA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 28 ft MSL

Location

City: Ørland
Country: NO
Latitude: 63.698898°
Longitude: 9.604000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 10,755 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ørland Airport

Overview

Ørland Airport serves the Trøndelag region in central Norway, located at 63.698898, 9.604000 with an elevation of 28 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional aviation needs with a substantial 10,755 ft asphalted runway capable of handling various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Ørland Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable flying weather, with VFR conditions present 79.2% of the time. The airport experiences a moderate maritime climate, with temperatures ranging from -10°C to 22°C and an average of 5.6°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at 135°, averaging 13.9 knots with occasional gusts up to 45 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (15/33) benefits from highly favorable wind alignments, with winds supporting runway operations 100% of the time. Geographical positioning near the Norwegian coast contributes to predictable wind patterns, with minimal periods of calm conditions (only 0.4% of observations). Visibility remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with rare instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 presents an optimal approach environment with an average crosswind of just 7.3 knots. Pilots can expect most favorable VFR conditions during January, September, and October, with consistent wind patterns facilitating straightforward navigation and landing procedures.

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.