Svalbard Airport, Longyear

ENSB / LYR

Longyearbyen, NO

Last Updated
Nov 4, 04:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:50Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -11°C
11kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,005
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENSB 040450Z 13011KT 9999 NSC M06/M11 Q1005 RMK WIND 1400FT 14014KT

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (88 ft)
Pressure Alt
330 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,169 ft
ISA Deviation: -20.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ENSB 032300Z 0400/0424 12015KT 9999 BKN030 BECMG 0406/0409 12025KT TEMPO 0409/0424 12025G35KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 15kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000ft
06:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 120° 25kt
09:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR 120° 25kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NSB
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
7,608 ft 148 ft ASP 105°
↑ 8.4kt ↔ 7.1kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Svalbard Airport, Longyear - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENSB
IATA Code: LYR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 88 ft MSL

Location

City: Longyearbyen
Country: NO
Latitude: 78.246101°
Longitude: 15.465600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-1

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 7,608 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Svalbard Airport, Longyear

Svalbard Airport, Longyear (ENSB/LYR) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Longyearbyen, NO. The facility operates at an elevation of 88 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (09/27) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.