Ronneby Airport

ESDF / RNB

Ronneby, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
5 kt
310°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESDF 040850Z 31005KT 270V350 CAVOK 04/02 Q1023

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESDF 040830Z 0409/0418 28006KT CAVOK RMK MIL
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 6 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SDF
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
7,648 ft 148 ft ASP
2.5 kt 4.3 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 - ESDF

7,767 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.1%
MVFR
29.5%
IFR
12.8%
LIFR
11.5%

Ronneby Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 24.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 3.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.2%
NE
13.9%
E
14.8%
SE
8.3%
S
13.6%
SW
15.1%
W
10.1%
NW
7.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.7°C
Range: -17°C to 23°C
-17°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,767 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ronneby Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESDF
IATA Code: RNB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 191 ft MSL

Location

City: Ronneby
Country: SE
Latitude: 56.266701°
Longitude: 15.265000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,648 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ronneby Airport

Overview

Ronneby Airport (ESDF) serves the southeastern coastal region of Sweden, located near the city of Ronneby. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway measuring 7,648 feet, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and potential military/civil operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Ronneby are predominantly visual (VFR at 49.3%), with marginal conditions (MVFR) occurring in 27.6% of observations. Pilots can expect southwest winds averaging 7.2 knots, with temperatures ranging from -17°C to 23°C and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport sits at an elevation of 191 feet mean sea level, situated in a coastal geographic context. Its single runway (01/19) is asphalted and experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 4.2 knots, indicating generally stable approach conditions.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the best VFR months for operations. The prevailing southwest winds at 225 degrees suggest runway 19 might offer most consistent wind alignment, with minimal crosswind challenges. Pilots should anticipate potential maritime weather influences given the airport's coastal location.

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.