Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport

ESNK / KRF

Nyland, SE

Last Updated
Jun 9, 21:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
21:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESNK 092150Z AUTO VRB02KT 9999 BKN120/// 14/10 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 34 ft
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,034 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 12,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 3 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESNK 091730Z 0918/0921 17007KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 7 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SNK
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 6,565 ft 148 ft ASP 171° 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 - ESNK

11,947 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.2%
MVFR
16.3%
IFR
9.5%
LIFR
10.9%

Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 20.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -32°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 11.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.9%
N
22.2%
S
19.1%
W
6%
NE
2.5%
NW
23.2%
SE
12.1%
SW
1%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.9°C
Range: -32°C to 23°C
-32°C 23°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April May March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 11,947 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESNK
IATA Code: KRF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 34 ft MSL

Location

City: Nyland
Country: SE
Latitude: 63.048599°
Longitude: 17.768900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 6,565 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport

Overview

Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport serves the northern Swedish region of Västernorrland, located in Nyland at an elevation of 34 feet MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the High Coast area, supporting regional transportation and connecting communities in this part of Sweden.

Flying Conditions

Weather at ESNK demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 46.1% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 23.2% of observations. Pilots should anticipate challenging conditions, with IFR and Low IFR conditions combining for nearly 31% of recorded weather, and temperatures ranging from -28°C to 20°C with an average of 1.2°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 17/35 is 6,565 feet long with an asphalt surface, oriented to maximize wind efficiency with 100% favorable wind coverage. Predominant winds come from the northwest (315°) at an average speed of 6.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots and calm conditions occurring 9.5% of the time.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions at this airport. The runway demonstrates low average crosswind characteristics at 2.6 knots, providing relatively straightforward approach and landing scenarios. Pilots should be prepared for potential fog conditions, which occur in approximately 9% of observations, and maintain awareness of the wide temperature range that can impact aircraft performance.

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.