Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen

ENSG / SOG

Sogndal, NO

Last Updated
Jul 4, 06:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
06:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
6 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
3,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENSG 040620Z 26006KT 9999 -RA FEW/// SCT016 BKN039 10/08 Q1016 RMK WIND 3806FT 21016KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,633 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 3,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,233 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,533 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 6 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3900 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
962 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,633 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,551 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,343 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NSG
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
3,150 ft 98 ft Asphalt 59°
5.6 kt 2.1 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 - ENSG

12,343 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.8%
MVFR
10.2%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
3.9%

Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 19.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
18.9%
N
4%
S
0.1%
W
17.9%
NE
23.1%
NW
0.4%
SE
0%
SW
15.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.8°C
Range: -17°C to 21°C
-17°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.7%

Best Months for VFR

July September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 12,343 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENSG
IATA Code: SOG
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,633 ft MSL

Location

City: Sogndal
Country: NO
Latitude: 61.156101°
Longitude: 7.137780°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 3,150 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

About Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen

Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen (ENSG/SOG) is located in Sogndal, NO at an elevation of 1,633 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 3,150 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 12,343 weather observations shows ENSG maintains VFR conditions 83.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.1% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 5.7% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ENSG come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 6.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (19.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, September, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -17°C (1°F) to 21°C (70°F), averaging 2.8°C (37°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.74 to 10.41 inHg (330-353 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 12,343 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). 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.