Vardø Airport, Svartnes

ENSS / VAW

Vardø, NO

Last Updated
Nov 4, 05:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:20Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
2kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
999
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENSS 040520Z AUTO VRB02KT 9999 BKN035/// OVC055/// 03/00 Q0999 RMK WIND 0500FT 24016KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 42ft
BKN 3,500ft AGL
OVC 5,500ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,542ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,542ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
999 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (42 ft)
Pressure Alt
462 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -968 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ENSS 040500Z 0406/0415 24009KT 9999 SCT045 TEMPO 0413/0415 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z TEMPO
+8h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NSS
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
15/33 3,707 ft 98 ft ASP 163° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Vardø Airport, Svartnes - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENSS
IATA Code: VAW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 42 ft MSL

Location

City: Vardø
Country: NO
Latitude: 70.355400°
Longitude: 31.044901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 3,707 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Vardø Airport, Svartnes

Vardø Airport, Svartnes (ENSS/VAW) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Vardø, NO. The facility operates at an elevation of 42 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) 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.