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ESMT/HAD METAR & TAF Halmstad Airport

Halmstad, Hallands länElevation 101 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR24 min old
Ceiling 4,000 ft, visibility 10 SM, gusts to 34 kt.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
240@21
gust 34 kt
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
4,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
220 ft
+119 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0120Z (2:20 AM local) · 24 min old

ESMT is currently VFR. Winds are from the southwest at 21 knots gusting 34. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 4,000 feet AGL. Main concerns: Wind gusting to 34 kt (gust spread 13 kt).

WIND
240° at 21 kt, gust 34
Gusts 13 kt above the steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 4,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
11°C / 7°C
52°F / 45°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.35 inHg
993.9 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
GUST, WIND
Wind gusting to 34 kt (gust spread 13 kt).

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2027Z (9:27 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (1:00 AM local)

ESMT forecast starts MVFR at 21Z. Worst period is 21Z to 00Z with IFR possible (CB, LOW VIS, GUST). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

BKN0202,000 ft
2100Z10:00 PM2136Z10:36 PM2212Z11:12 PM2248Z11:48 PM2324Z12:24 AM0000Z1:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN TEMPO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Wind gusting to 34 kt (gust spread 13 kt).
›Sustained wind 21 kt.
›Large gust spread: 21 kt gusting 34 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 VFR, wind from 240° at 21 kt, gusting 34 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 4,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: gusty winds; crosswind component.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Gusty windsMETAR
Winds gusting to 34 kt. Plan for the gust factor on approach and landing.
Crosswind componentMETAR
Best runway 19 still has about 17 kt of crosswind. Confirm it is below your personal minimums.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0119 240°240°21G34 kt240°240° 21G34240°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
240° at 21 kt, gust 34
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 1912 kt headwind · 17 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
19
HEAD
12 kt
CROSS
17 kt R
BEST
01
HEAD
12 kt tail
CROSS
17 kt L
X-WIND
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

01/19
Dimensions
7,419 x 131 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
220 ft
Pressure altitude
671 ft
Field elevation
101 ft MSL
Temperature
11°C (52°F)
Dewpoint
7°C (45°F)
Altimeter
29.35 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1542Z 4:42 PM
Sunrise
0603Z 7:03 AM
Loggable night
1622Z (5:22 PM local) → 0524Z (6:24 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1542Z (4:42 PM local) → 0603Z (7:03 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1642Z (5:42 PM local) → 0503Z (6:03 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

Halmstad Airport is in Halmstad, Hallands län. Field elevation 101 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAESMT / HAD
RegionHallands län
CountrySweden
Coordinates56.6911, 12.8202
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

130.1
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

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.

ESTA Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport
24 NM S
VFR
ESMV Hagshult Air Base
56 NM NE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗ESMT on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ESMT have a METAR?
Yes. ESMT has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does ESMT have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for ESMT; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at ESMT?
ESMT sits at 101 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ESMT?
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.