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ENJS METAR & TAF Johan Sverdrup Helipad

North Sea, *Offshore Oil PlatformsHeliport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR10 min old
Ceiling 3,600 ft, visibility 10 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
270@23
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
3,600 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1520Z (3:20 PM local) · 10 min old

ENJS is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 23 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 3,600 feet AGL. Reported weather: in the vicinity: showers. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW013CB).

WIND
270° at 23 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 3,600 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
10°C / 7°C
50°F / 45°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
28.47 inHg
964.1 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB, WIND
Cumulonimbus reported (FEW013CB).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1400Z (2:00 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (12:00 AM local)

ENJS forecast starts VFR at 15Z. Worst period is 15Z to 17Z with IFR possible (CB, LOW VIS, TS). Best period is 18Z to 19Z (IFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Thunderstorms are a probability during part of the period.

IFR
IFR
IFR
1500Z3:00 PM1648Z4:48 PM1836Z6:36 PM2024Z8:24 PM2212Z10:12 PM0000Z12:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT TEMPO BKN PROB30 TS BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW013CB).
›Sustained wind 23 kt.
›PROB30 forecast: thunderstorm (TS).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 270° at 23 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 3,600 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for ENJS. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1617Z 4:17 PM
Sunrise
0651Z 6:51 AM
Loggable night
1659Z (4:59 PM local) → 0609Z (6:09 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1617Z (4:17 PM local) → 0651Z (6:51 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1717Z (5:17 PM local) → 0551Z (5:51 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Johan Sverdrup Helipad is in North Sea, *Offshore Oil Platforms. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeHeliport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAENJS
Region*Offshore Oil Platforms
CountryNorway
Coordinates58.8353, 2.5456
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

ENHD Haugesund Airport, Karmøy
88 NM E
VFR
ENSO Stord Airport, Sørstokken
103 NM NE
MVFR
ENBR Bergen Airport, Flesland
119 NM NE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗ENJS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ENJS have a METAR?
Yes. ENJS has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does ENJS have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for ENJS; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ENJS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.