Ameland Airport Ballum

EHAL

Ballum, NL

Last Updated
May 15, 10:55Z

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Currently using: EHLW
Weather Source: Leeuwarden Air Base (EHLW)
Distance: 14nm / 26km from EHAL

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
10:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
14 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
4,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1001 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EHLW 151055Z AUTO 28014KT 250V320 9999 FEW015CB SCT028 BKN044 10/07 Q1001 BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 2,800 ft AGL
BKN 4,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,511 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,811 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,411 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ameland Airport Ballum is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 14 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4400 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1001 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (11 ft)
Pressure Alt
379 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -218 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HAL
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
2,920 ft 82 ft Grass 84°
13.2 kt 4.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ameland Airport Ballum - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EHAL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11 ft MSL

Location

City: Ballum
Country: NL
Latitude: 53.453612°
Longitude: 5.678396°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 2,920 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

About Ameland Airport Ballum

Ameland Airport Ballum (EHAL) is located in Ballum, NL at an elevation of 11 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 2,920 feet.

Airport Overview

Ameland Airport Ballum serves Ballum in NL. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (08/26) with grass surface. The longest runway measures 2,920 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from EHAL, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.