Skellefteå Airport

ESNS / SFT

Skellefteå, SE

Last Updated
Jun 10, 07:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
07:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
9 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
7,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESNS 100750Z 06009KT 9999 -RA FEW010 OVC076 15/12 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 157 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
OVC 7,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,157 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,757 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Skellefteå Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 9 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 7600 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 12°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 9 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Showers Rain, Rain. There is a 40% probability of LIFR conditions with Showers Rain between 06:00Z and 10:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 10:00Z and 13:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 ESNS 100530Z 1006/1015 05005KT 9999 -RA BKN040 PROB40 1006/1010 4000 SHRA BKN008 BKN035CB BECMG 1008/1010 18010KT RA TEMPO 1010/1013 2500 SHRA BKN007 BKN040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Rain
10:00Z TEMPO
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 2.5 km
Ceiling: 700 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SNS
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
8,268 ft 148 ft ASP 106°
6.9 kt 5.8 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESNS

12,324 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67%
MVFR
8.9%
IFR
13%
LIFR
11.2%

Skellefteå Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 24.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.2%
NE
4.7%
E
6.2%
SE
5.1%
S
18.6%
SW
16.3%
W
30.8%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.6°C
Range: -30°C to 23°C
-30°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

May April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 12,324 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Skellefteå Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESNS
IATA Code: SFT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 157 ft MSL

Location

City: Skellefteå
Country: SE
Latitude: 64.624802°
Longitude: 21.076900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,268 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Skellefteå Airport

Overview

Skellefteå Airport serves the urban region in northern Sweden, located at 64.624802, 21.076900 with an elevation of 157 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional and potentially some commercial aviation operations in the Västerbotten county area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at ESNS demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions present 54.7% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -28°C to 21°C, with an average of -0.2°C, indicating substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations that pilots must carefully prepare for.

Notable Features

The single runway 10/28 measures 8,268 feet of asphalt surface and experiences predominantly westerly winds averaging 6.8 knots. The airport's location in northern Sweden suggests potential for challenging winter conditions, with low visibility and potential icing concerns during colder months.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 4 knots. Pilots should note that instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions occur 33.4% of the time, with September, October, and November offering the most consistently favorable visual meteorological conditions.

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.