Lycksele Airport

ESNL / LYC

Lycksele, SE

Last Updated
Jun 10, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
10:50Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
7 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESNL 101050Z AUTO 11007KT 9999 -RA FEW005/// SCT007/// BKN009/// 14/13 Q1001

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 705 ft
FEW 500 ft AGL
SCT 700 ft AGL
BKN 900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,205 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,405 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,605 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Lycksele Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 7 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

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 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 13°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
SNL
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
6,564 ft 98 ft ASP 142°
6.1 kt 3.5 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 - ESNL

12,298 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67%
MVFR
13%
IFR
11%
LIFR
8.9%

Lycksele Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 19.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -35°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 11.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.5%
NE
1.7%
E
7.5%
SE
29%
S
5.3%
SW
3.6%
W
18.8%
NW
20.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.7°C
Range: -35°C to 23°C
-35°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

April May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 12,298 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lycksele Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESNL
IATA Code: LYC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 705 ft MSL

Location

City: Lycksele
Country: SE
Latitude: 64.548302°
Longitude: 18.716200°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 6,564 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lycksele Airport

Overview

Lycksele Airport serves the Västerbotten region in northern Sweden, providing critical transportation infrastructure for a rural area. Located at 64.548302, 18.716200 and elevated at 705 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport supports regional connectivity in a challenging northern environment. The airport features a single asphalt runway (14/32) measuring 6,564 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Lycksele demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 55.5% of the time. Winter operations are challenging, with temperatures ranging from -34°C to 20°C and an average of -2.9°C. Winds predominantly from the southeast (135°) average 6.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 37 knots and calm periods occurring 10.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position in northern Sweden introduces unique operational considerations for pilots. Runway 14/32 demonstrates consistent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind of just 2.5 knots. September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions, with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Fog is minimal, occurring in less than 1% of observations. The runway's substantial 6,564-foot length provides ample landing and takeoff space, with wind conditions typically supporting predictable approach and departure patterns.

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.