Skellefteå Airport

ESNS / SFT

Skellefteå, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
17 kt
300° G29 kt
10+ km
Visibility
2,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESNS 041020Z 30017G29KT 270V330 9999 OVC027 05/01 Q0997

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 157 ft
OVC 2,700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,857 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD ESNS 040918Z 0409/0418 32014G28KT 9999 BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SNS
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
8,268 ft 148 ft ASP 106°
16.0 kt 5.8 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 - ESNS

7,718 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.7%
MVFR
10.9%
IFR
16.1%
LIFR
15.3%

Skellefteå Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 31.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 2.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.8%
NE
3.2%
E
5%
SE
5.3%
S
15.5%
SW
17.6%
W
33.1%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.1°C
Range: -30°C to 21°C
-30°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

September March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,718 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Skellefteå Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESNS
IATA Code: SFT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 157 ft MSL

Location

City: Skellefteå
Country: SE
Latitude: 64.624802°
Longitude: 21.076900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,268 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Skellefteå Airport

Overview

Skellefteå Airport serves the urban region in northern Sweden, located at 64.624802, 21.076900 with an elevation of 157 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional and potentially some commercial aviation operations in the Västerbotten county area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at ESNS demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions present 54.7% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -28°C to 21°C, with an average of -0.2°C, indicating substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations that pilots must carefully prepare for.

Notable Features

The single runway 10/28 measures 8,268 feet of asphalt surface and experiences predominantly westerly winds averaging 6.8 knots. The airport's location in northern Sweden suggests potential for challenging winter conditions, with low visibility and potential icing concerns during colder months.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 4 knots. Pilots should note that instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions occur 33.4% of the time, with September, October, and November offering the most consistently favorable visual meteorological 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.