Værøy Heliport

ENVR / VRY

Værøy, NO

Last Updated
Apr 22, 06:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 15 hours ago
06:20Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
8 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENVR 220620Z VRB08KT 9999 VCSH FEW007 BKN009 BKN014 06/04 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 12 ft
FEW 700 ft AGL
BKN 900 ft AGL
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
712 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
912 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,412 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Værøy Heliport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 15.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 8 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 900 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NVR
03
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 194 ft 112 ft Asphalt No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENVR

824 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.2%
MVFR
29.2%
IFR
4%
LIFR
2.5%

Værøy Heliport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 14.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperatures typically range between -4°C and 19°C with an average of 5.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 14.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.9%
NE
15.7%
E
14.8%
SE
10.1%
S
22.2%
SW
11.1%
W
7.3%
NW
7.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.2°C
Range: -4°C to 19°C
-4°C 19°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

April January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.1 kt

Statistics computed from 824 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Værøy Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENVR
IATA Code: VRY
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 12 ft MSL

Location

City: Værøy
Country: NO
Latitude: 67.654555°
Longitude: 12.727257°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 194 ft
Width: 112 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

About Værøy Heliport

Værøy Heliport (ENVR/VRY) is located in Værøy, NO at an elevation of 12 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 194 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 64.2% of the time based on 824 observations, ENVR requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 6.5% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ENVR come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 14.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 38 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 8.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, January, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 19°C (66°F), averaging 5.2°C (41°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.12 to 10.12 inHg (343-343 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 824 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.