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ENSF METAR Statfjord A Helipad

*Offshore Oil PlatformsHeliport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR21 min old
Ceiling 1,700 ft, visibility 10 SM, winds 44 kt.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
140@44
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
1,700 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1120Z (12:20 PM local) · 21 min old

ENSF is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southeast at 44 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 1,700 feet AGL. Main concerns: Sustained wind 44 kt.

WIND
140° at 44 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 1,700 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
11°C / 9°C
52°F / 48°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
28.38 inHg
961.1 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG, WIND
Ceiling 1700 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 44 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 140° at 44 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 1,700 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: strong winds.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Strong windsMETAR
Sustained winds 44 kt. Check your personal crosswind limits and runway suitability.

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

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1611Z 5:11 PM
Sunrise
0702Z 8:02 AM
Loggable night
1657Z (5:57 PM local) → 0617Z (7:17 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1611Z (5:11 PM local) → 0702Z (8:02 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1711Z (6:11 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

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

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeHeliport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAENSF
Region*Offshore Oil Platforms
CountryNorway
Coordinates61.2552, 1.8521
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
3 NM S
MVFR
ENFL Florø Airport
93 NM E
VFR
EGPB Sumburgh Airport
124 NM SW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗ENSF on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ENSF have a METAR?
Yes. ENSF has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does ENSF have a TAF?
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Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ENSF?
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.