Stockholm Västerås Airport

ESOW / VST

Stockholm / Västerås, SE

Last Updated
Apr 19, 13:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
13:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
14 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESOW 191320Z AUTO 12014KT 090V160 9999 FEW059/// 12/M01 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
FEW 5,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,921 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Stockholm Västerås Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 5,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 14 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 13-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 5,900 ft.

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
SOW
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
8,468 ft 164 ft ASP
4.8 kt 13.2 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESOW

9,816 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.3%
MVFR
24%
IFR
11.8%
LIFR
7.9%

Stockholm Västerås Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 2.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.1%
NE
8.4%
E
6%
SE
8%
S
20.1%
SW
20.3%
W
8.1%
NW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.8°C
Range: -18°C to 22°C
-18°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 9,816 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Stockholm Västerås Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESOW
IATA Code: VST
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 21 ft MSL

Location

City: Stockholm / Västerås
Country: SE
Latitude: 59.589401°
Longitude: 16.633600°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 8,468 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Stockholm Västerås Airport

Overview

Stockholm Västerås Airport serves the Stockholm metropolitan region as a medium-sized airport situated at 21 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 59.589401, 16.633600, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the eastern Swedish region, handling various general aviation and commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at ESOW demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 51.1% of observations. Seasonal temperature ranges from -16°C to 22°C create diverse flying environments, with prevailing southwesterly winds averaging 7.9 knots and occasional gusts up to 28 knots. Visibility consistently remains favorable, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrence at 2.6%.

Notable Features

The single runway 01/19, measuring 8,468 feet with an asphalt surface, offers substantial operational flexibility. Wind analysis indicates 100% favorable wind conditions for this runway, with an average crosswind component of just 3.9 knots, which provides predictable and stable approach characteristics for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note September through November represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions. The airport's wind patterns strongly favor runway 01/19, with southwesterly winds at 225 degrees aligning advantageously with the runway heading. Calm wind conditions occur in only 2.5% of observations, ensuring generally stable approach environments.

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.