Røst Airport

ENRS / RET

Røst, NO

Last Updated
Apr 30, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
10:50Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
21 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENRS 301050Z 23021KT 9999 SCT007 BKN009 08/07 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
SCT 700 ft AGL
BKN 900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
707 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
907 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Røst Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 21 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 18-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

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 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 7°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 9 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 18:00Z.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ENRS 300800Z 3009/3018 24018KT 9999 SCT008 BKN015 TEMPO 3009/3018 BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:21Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 240° 18 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NRS
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
3,386 ft 98 ft ASPH 26°
18.2 kt 10.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENRS

9,759 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74%
MVFR
18.7%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
1.7%

Røst Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 14.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 57 knots. Temperatures typically range between -5°C and 18°C with an average of 5.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 14.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 57 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.3%
NE
7.1%
E
19.2%
SE
9.4%
S
21.4%
SW
13.6%
W
10.4%
NW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.1°C
Range: -5°C to 18°C
-5°C 18°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September January April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.3 kt

Statistics computed from 9,759 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Røst Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENRS
IATA Code: RET
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Røst
Country: NO
Latitude: 67.526482°
Longitude: 12.101575°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,386 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Røst Airport

Røst Airport (ENRS/RET) is located in Røst, NO at an elevation of 7 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 3,386 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 9,759 weather observations shows ENRS maintains VFR conditions 74% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 18.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ENRS come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 14.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 57 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.8%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 8.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, January, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -5°C (23°F) to 18°C (64°F), averaging 5.1°C (41°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.71 to 10.25 inHg (329-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,759 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.