ESNK/KRF METAR & TAF Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport

Nyland, Västernorrlands länElevation 34 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
LIFR30 min old
Ceiling 200 ft, visibility 0.06 SM, fog.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
LIFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
170@3
steady
VISIBILITY
0.06 SM
0.1 km
CEILING
200 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-935 ft
-969 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0120Z (2:20 AM local) · 30 min old

ESNK is currently LIFR. Winds are from the south at 3 knots. Visibility is 0.06 statute mile. The ceiling is 200 feet AGL. Reported weather: fog. Main concerns: Fog reported. Ceiling 200 ft AGL. Visibility 0.06 SM.

WIND
170° at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
0.06 statute miles
0.1 km, very low (LIFR).
RVR RUNWAY 17
450 meters, no change expected
Measured along the runway, not the prevailing visibility.
RVR RUNWAY 35
350 meters, no change expected
Measured along the runway, not the prevailing visibility.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 200 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
4°C / 4°C
39°F / 39°F. 0°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.59 inHg
1002 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
FG, LOW CIG, LOW VIS
Fog reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO FG VV

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1730Z (6:30 PM local) · valid to 2100Z (10:00 PM local)

ESNK forecast starts IFR at 18Z. Worst period is 18Z to 20Z with IFR possible (LOW CIG). Best period is 20Z to 21Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

VFR
1800Z7:00 PM1836Z7:36 PM1912Z8:12 PM1948Z8:48 PM2024Z9:24 PM2100Z10:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN BECMG FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Conditions are LIFR.
›Low ceiling: 200 ft AGL.
›Low visibility: 0.06 SM.
›Fog reported.
›Forecast: ceiling 900 ft AGL.

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 LIFR, wind from 170° at 3 kt, visibility 0.06 SM, ceiling 200 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: low visibility.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 0.06 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1735 170°170°3 kt170°170° 3170°
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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
170° at 3 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 173 kt headwind · no crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
17
HEAD
3 kt
CROSS
calm
BEST
35
HEAD
3 kt tail
CROSS
calm
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

17/35
Dimensions
6,565 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-935 ft
Pressure altitude
364 ft
Field elevation
34 ft MSL
Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Dewpoint
4°C (39°F)
Altimeter
29.59 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
1457Z 3:57 PM
Sunrise
0609Z 7:09 AM
Loggable night
1546Z (4:46 PM local) → 0520Z (6:20 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1457Z (3:57 PM local) → 0609Z (7:09 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1557Z (4:57 PM local) → 0509Z (6:09 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

Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport is in Nyland, Västernorrlands län. Field elevation 34 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAESNK / KRF
RegionVästernorrlands län
CountrySweden
Coordinates63.0486, 17.7689
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.15
AFIS
AFIS

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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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ESNK have a METAR?
Yes. ESNK has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does ESNK have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for ESNK; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at ESNK?
ESNK sits at 34 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ESNK?
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.