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ENLE METAR & TAF Ekofisk Oil Pltf Helipad

North Sea., *Offshore Oil PlatformsHeliport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR24 min old
Ceiling 3,000 ft, visibility 5.59 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
240@49
steady
VISIBILITY
5.59 SM
9 km
CEILING
3,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0920Z (9:20 AM local) · 24 min old

ENLE is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southwest at 49 knots. Visibility is 5.59 statute miles. The ceiling is 3,000 feet AGL. Reported weather: in the vicinity: showers. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW015CB). Sustained wind 49 kt.

WIND
240° at 49 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
5.59 statute miles
9 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 3,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
11°C / 6°C
52°F / 43°F. 5°C spread.
ALTIMETER
28.56 inHg
967.2 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB, LOW CIG, WIND
Cumulonimbus reported (FEW015CB).

Codes in this report: FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0800Z (8:00 AM local) · valid to 1800Z (6:00 PM local)

ENLE forecast starts MVFR at 09Z. Worst period is 12Z to 13Z with IFR possible (GUST, CB, LOW VIS). Best period is 09Z to 12Z (IFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

BKN0303,000 ft
BKN0303,000 ft
0900Z9:00 AM1048Z10:48 AM1236Z12:36 PM1424Z2:24 PM1612Z4:12 PM1800Z6:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BKN TEMPO SCT BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW015CB).
›Sustained wind 49 kt.

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 MVFR, wind from 240° at 49 kt, visibility 5.59 SM, ceiling 3,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported; strong winds.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.
Strong windsMETAR
Sustained winds 49 kt. Check your personal crosswind limits and runway suitability.

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

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1621Z 4:21 PM
Sunrise
0641Z 6:41 AM
Loggable night
1700Z (5:00 PM local) → 0602Z (6:02 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1621Z (4:21 PM local) → 0641Z (6:41 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1721Z (5:21 PM local) → 0541Z (5:41 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

Ekofisk Oil Pltf 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 / IATAENLE
Region*Offshore Oil Platforms
CountryNorway
Coordinates56.5333, 3.2167
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

ENXA Ekofisk A Platform
1 NM S
ENXK Ekofisk K Platform
2 NM N
ENXD Ekofisk D Platform
5 NM W
ENXB Eldfisk B Platform
7 NM S
ENXT Tor Platform
7 NM NE
ENXL Eldfisk A Platform
10 NM S
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗ENLE on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ENLE have a METAR?
Yes. ENLE has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does ENLE have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for ENLE; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ENLE?
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.