Hagfors Airport

ESOH / HFS

Råda, SE

Last Updated
Jun 27, 19:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
19:50Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
5 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESOH 271950Z AUTO 18005KT 150V210 9999 FEW130/// 24/17 Q1013 RERA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 474 ft
FEW 13,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,474 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Hagfors Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 13,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 5 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 13,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (474 ft)
Pressure Alt
482 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,676 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SOH
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
4,951 ft 98 ft ASP 176°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESOH

12,839 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.7%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
13.3%
LIFR
10.2%

Hagfors Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 23.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 20.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.2%
N
17.7%
S
29.8%
W
4.1%
NE
5.7%
NW
5.1%
SE
6.6%
SW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.7°C
Range: -25°C to 26°C
-25°C 26°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 12,839 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hagfors Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESOH
IATA Code: HFS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 474 ft MSL

Location

City: Råda
Country: SE
Latitude: 60.020100°
Longitude: 13.578900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,951 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hagfors Airport

Hagfors Airport (ESOH/HFS) is located in Råda, SE at an elevation of 474 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 4,951 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 56.7% of the time based on 12,839 observations, ESOH requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 23.5% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ESOH come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.3 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (20.6% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, June, May, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 26°C (79°F), averaging 3.7°C (39°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.71 to 10.38 inHg (329-352 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 12,839 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.