Säve Airport

ESGP / GSE

Göteborg, SE

Last Updated
Jun 10, 09:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
09:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
16 kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESGP 100950Z AUTO 20016KT 9999 BKN026/// OVC042/// 14/08 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 59 ft
BKN 2,600 ft AGL
OVC 4,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,659 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,259 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Säve Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 16 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 16-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 09:00Z and 16:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESGP 100830Z 1009/1018 22013KT 9999 BKN025 TEMPO 1009/1016 SHRA BKN020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:04Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 13 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SGP
01
19 ✈️
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
3,560 ft 148 ft ASP
15.8 kt 2.8 kt
10° angle
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
2,858 ft 98 ft ASP 44°
15.0 kt 5.5 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESGP

12,316 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.7%
MVFR
19%
IFR
10.7%
LIFR
10.7%

Säve Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 11.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.8%
NE
9.5%
E
12.8%
SE
12%
S
22.8%
SW
10.8%
W
12.2%
NW
2.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.3°C
Range: -21°C to 25°C
-21°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4%

Best Months for VFR

May September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 12,316 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Säve Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESGP
IATA Code: GSE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Göteborg
Country: SE
Latitude: 57.774700°
Longitude: 11.870400°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,560 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04/22
Length: 2,858 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Säve Airport

Overview

Säve Airport is located near Göteborg, Sweden, serving as a medium-sized airport with two asphalted runways. Positioned at 59 ft above mean sea level, the airport offers strategic aviation infrastructure for the Göteborg region, supporting various flight operations in western Sweden.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Säve Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 50.3% of the time. Pilots can expect moderate meteorological challenges, with Marginal VFR and Instrument Flight Rules conditions occurring 39.9% of the time. The temperature range spans from -21°C to 23°C, with an average of 5.5°C, indicating potential seasonal weather extremes.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 01/19 at 3,560 feet and 04/22 at 2,858 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Winds predominantly originate from the south (180°) at an average speed of 8.2 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 24 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 11.5% of the time, providing relatively stable atmospheric conditions for flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 4.5 and 4.8 knots respectively. September through November represent the most favorable VFR months for flight planning. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility, supporting generally reliable approach 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.