Vardø Airport, Svartnes

ENSS / VAW

Vardø, NO

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:50Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
9kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
900ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,003
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENSS 160250Z AUTO 12009KT 9999 -DZ OVC009/// 11/11 Q1003 RMK WIND 0500FT 12010KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 42ft
OVC 900ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
942ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,003 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (42 ft)
Pressure Alt
343 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -126 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NSS
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
3,707 ft 98 ft ASP 163°
↑ 7.8kt ↔ 4.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Vardø Airport, Svartnes - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENSS
IATA Code: VAW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 42 ft MSL

Location

City: Vardø
Country: NO
Latitude: 70.355400°
Longitude: 31.044901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 3,707 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Vardø Airport, Svartnes

Vardø Airport, Svartnes (ENSS/VAW) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Vardø, NO. The facility operates at an elevation of 42 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.