Hagfors Airport

ESOH / HFS

Råda, SE

Last Updated
May 1, 23:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
23:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
6 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESOH 012320Z AUTO 21006KT 150V310 9999 NCD 12/01 Q1016

Weather Briefing

VFR

Hagfors Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating relatively dry 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.

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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°
5.2 kt 3.0 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 - ESOH

10,213 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
50.4%
MVFR
21.6%
IFR
15.9%
LIFR
12.2%

Hagfors Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 50.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 22.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.5%
NE
6.2%
E
4.5%
SE
6.4%
S
29.1%
SW
4.9%
W
3%
NW
5.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.4°C
Range: -25°C to 24°C
-25°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

May April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 10,213 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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 50.4% of the time based on 10,213 observations, ESOH requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 28.1% 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 6.2 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (22.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, April, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 24°C (75°F), averaging 1.4°C (35°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 10,213 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.