Vadsø Airport

ENVD / VDS

Vadsø, NO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
23:20Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
6 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENVD 042320Z AUTO 19006KT 9999 -SN BKN010/// BKN012/// M05/M07 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 127 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 1,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,127 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,327 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ENVD 041700Z 0418/0424 18008KT 9999 SCT015 BKN025 PROB40 TEMPO 0421/0424 2500 -SN VV014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:05Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NVD
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
3,278 ft 98 ft ASP 87°
3.0 kt 5.2 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 - ENVD

7,752 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.8%
MVFR
18.4%
IFR
10.1%
LIFR
3.6%

Vadsø Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 11.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 44 knots. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 19°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 11.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 44 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.1%
NE
4.9%
E
2%
SE
4.1%
S
8.8%
SW
13.6%
W
31.5%
NW
22.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.9°C
Range: -19°C to 19°C
-19°C 19°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,752 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vadsø Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENVD
IATA Code: VDS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 127 ft MSL

Location

City: Vadsø
Country: NO
Latitude: 70.065300°
Longitude: 29.844700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,278 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Vadsø Airport

Overview

Vadsø Airport serves the municipality of Vadsø in northeastern Norway, located at 70.065300N, 29.844700E. Situated at 127 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure in a remote Arctic region. The airport supports regional connectivity in Finnmark county, an area characterized by challenging geographical conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Vadsø Airport demonstrates significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevalent 67.1% of the time. Pilots can expect predominantly westerly winds averaging 11.5 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 44 knots. Temperature ranges from -18°C to 19°C, with a mean temperature of -0.2°C, indicating potential for icing and challenging winter operations.

Notable Features

The single runway 07/25 is 3,278 feet long with an asphalt surface, oriented to take advantage of the consistent westerly wind patterns. Its geographical location at 70 degrees north presents unique challenges including potential polar maritime weather influences and rapidly changing atmospheric conditions. The airport experiences minimal calm wind conditions, with only 0.9% of observations showing no wind movement.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 offers 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of 7.2 knots. September, October, and December represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (2.3% of observations).

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.