Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden

ENOV / HOV

Ørsta, NO

Last Updated
Apr 22, 22:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
22:20Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
2,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1030 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENOV 222220Z AUTO 00000KT 9999 FEW014/// SCT017/// BKN029/// 06/03 Q1030 RMK WIND RWY 24 VRB02KT WIND 2090FT 28010KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 243 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL
SCT 1,700 ft AGL
BKN 2,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,643 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,943 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,143 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2900 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 8 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1030 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1022 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (243 ft)
Pressure Alt
-260 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,282 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ENOV 221400Z 2215/2223 VRB03KT 9999 SCT045
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NOV
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 3,510 ft 98 ft ASP 61°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
61° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENOV

10,012 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.8%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
1.4%

Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 59.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 59.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.6%
NE
9.5%
E
4.6%
SE
0.7%
S
1.8%
SW
10.5%
W
10.5%
NW
1.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.4°C
Range: -17°C to 23°C
-17°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

January September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 10,012 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENOV
IATA Code: HOV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 243 ft MSL

Location

City: Ørsta
Country: NO
Latitude: 62.180000°
Longitude: 6.074100°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 3,510 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden

Overview

Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden serves the Møre og Romsdal county in western Norway, providing essential regional air connectivity. Located at 243 feet above sea level, this medium-sized airport supports transportation needs in a mountainous coastal region with challenging terrain and maritime weather influences.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Hovden demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 84.4% of observations. Southwest winds averaging 6.1 knots characterize typical conditions, though pilots should be prepared for occasional stronger gusts up to 24 knots. Temperature ranges widely from -17°C to 23°C, indicating potential significant seasonal weather changes.

Notable Features

The single asphalt runway (06/24) extends 3510 feet, oriented to capitalize on the prevailing southwest wind patterns. Calm wind conditions occur in 65.1% of observations, suggesting relatively stable local atmospheric conditions. The airport's coastal location near 62.18N latitude implies potential rapid weather transitions typical of Norwegian maritime environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 1.6 knots. Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrences (1.3%). September, January, and December statistically present the most consistently favorable visual flying conditions.

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.