Trondheim Airport, Værnes

ENVA / TRD

Trondheim, NO

Last Updated
Apr 22, 22:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
22:20Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
14 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENVA 222220Z 26014KT 9999 -DZ FEW006 BKN008 OVC012 06/06 Q1025 RMK WIND 670FT 27016KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 56 ft
FEW 600 ft AGL
BKN 800 ft AGL
OVC 1,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
656 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
856 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,256 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Trondheim Airport, Værnes is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 14 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 800 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 23 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Drizzle, DZRA, Mist. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with DZRA, Mist between 19:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1023 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (56 ft)
Pressure Alt
-297 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,364 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD ENVA 221905Z 2219/2318 27020KT 9999 -DZ SCT010 BKN018 TEMPO 2219/2315 4000 DZRA BR BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 270° 20 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light Drizzle

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NVA
09
27 ✈️
13
31 ✈️
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
9,052 ft 148 ft ASP 90°
13.8 kt 2.4 kt
10° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
1,771 ft 118 ft ASP 134°
9.0 kt 10.7 kt
50° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
1,117 ft 118 ft ASP 134°
7.0 kt 12.1 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENVA

9,981 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.9%
MVFR
15.3%
IFR
3.7%
LIFR
1.1%

Trondheim Airport, Værnes typically experiences VFR conditions 79.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.6%
NE
4.5%
E
43.6%
SE
21.4%
S
6.1%
SW
8.5%
W
11.4%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 3°C
Range: -18°C to 23°C
-18°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

January March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 9,981 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Trondheim Airport, Værnes - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENVA
IATA Code: TRD
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 56 ft MSL

Location

City: Trondheim
Country: NO
Latitude: 63.457802°
Longitude: 10.924000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,052 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 1,771 ft
Width: 118 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 1,117 ft
Width: 118 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Trondheim Airport, Værnes

Overview

Trondheim Airport, Værnes serves as a key transportation hub in central Norway, located near the city of Trondheim. Situated at an elevation of 56 feet MSL, the airport supports regional and national air traffic with its substantial infrastructure, featuring three runways ranging from 1,117 to 9,052 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Located at 63.457802°N latitude, Værnes experiences significant seasonal weather variations typical of central Norwegian coastal regions. Pilots should anticipate potential challenging conditions, particularly during winter months, with potential low visibility, crosswinds, and precipitation affecting flight operations across the airport's multiple runway configurations.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways provide operational flexibility, with the primary 09/27 runway measuring 9,052 feet, allowing handling of larger commercial aircraft. Its coastal proximity and terrain surrounding Trondheim create potential wind shear and turbulence considerations that pilots must carefully evaluate during approach and departure phases.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will primarily depend on prevailing wind conditions, with the substantial 09/27 runway offering the most comprehensive operational capabilities. Pilots should carefully review current meteorological data and wind vectors to determine optimal runway selection, considering the airport's relatively low elevation and potential regional wind dynamics.

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.