Åre Östersund Airport

ESNZ / OSD

Östersund, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:20Z

Current Weather

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Fresh 17 min ago
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
15 kt
300°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESNZ 042120Z 30015KT CAVOK 02/M00 Q1017

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESNZ 042030Z 0421/0424 27009KT 9999 BKN018 PROB40 0421/0424 BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:36Z BASE
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MVFR 270° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SNZ
12L
30R ✈️
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 115°
15.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 12L/30R
Active: 30R
4,034 ft 54 ft ASP 122°
15.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESNZ

7,734 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.1%
MVFR
15.4%
IFR
13.3%
LIFR
10.1%

Åre Östersund Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 23.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 20°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 4.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.4%
NE
4.5%
E
9.3%
SE
25.6%
S
21.6%
SW
6%
W
16.3%
NW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.9°C
Range: -27°C to 20°C
-27°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 12L/30R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,734 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Åre Östersund Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESNZ
IATA Code: OSD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,233 ft MSL

Location

City: Östersund
Country: SE
Latitude: 63.194135°
Longitude: 14.500322°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12L/30R
Length: 4,034 ft
Width: 54 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Åre Östersund Airport

Overview

Åre Östersund Airport serves the Jämtland region in central Sweden, providing air access to the mountainous area around Östersund. Located at an elevation of 1,233 feet MSL, the airport supports regional and commercial aviation with two asphalt runways capable of handling medium-sized aircraft.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at ESNZ demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 57.2% of observations. Temperatures range dramatically from -27°C to 20°C, with an average of 1°C, presenting potential challenges for winter operations. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at an average of 9.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 39 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways (12/30 and 12L/30R) with substantial lengths of 8,202 and 4,034 feet respectively. Its geographical location at 63.194135, 14.500322 places it in a mountainous region with potential for complex terrain-induced weather patterns. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of 4.1 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note the most favorable VFR months are September, November, and October, offering more predictable flying conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of reduced visibility (fog present in only 5.4% of observations). The consistent southeast wind makes runway 12/30 and 12L/30R highly reliable for approaches and departures.

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.