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ENSE METAR Snorre A Helipad

Norwegian Sea, *Offshore Oil PlatformsHeliport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR20 min old
Ceiling 2,200 ft, visibility 10 SM, winds 38 kt.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
110@38
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,200 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1120Z (12:20 PM local) · 20 min old

ENSE is currently MVFR. Winds are from the east at 38 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,200 feet AGL. Main concerns: Sustained wind 38 kt.

WIND
110° at 38 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,200 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
11°C / 6°C
52°F / 43°F. 5°C spread.
ALTIMETER
28.41 inHg
962.1 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG, WIND
Ceiling 2200 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Sustained wind 38 kt.
›No TAF available for this airport.

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 110° at 38 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,200 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: strong winds.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Strong windsMETAR
Sustained winds 38 kt. Check your personal crosswind limits and runway suitability.

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

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1609Z 5:09 PM
Sunrise
0702Z 8:02 AM
Loggable night
1655Z (5:55 PM local) → 0616Z (7:16 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1609Z (5:09 PM local) → 0702Z (8:02 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1709Z (6:09 PM local) → 0602Z (7:02 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

Snorre A Helipad is in Norwegian Sea, *Offshore Oil Platforms. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeHeliport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAENSE
Region*Offshore Oil Platforms
CountryNorway
Coordinates61.4489, 2.1425
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.

ENFB Statfjord B
17 NM SW
MVFR
ENFL Florø Airport
83 NM E
VFR
ENBR Bergen Airport, Flesland
114 NM SE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗ENSE on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ENSE have a METAR?
Yes. ENSE has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does ENSE have a TAF?
When ENSE issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ENSE?
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.