Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ESSA)
Stockholm, Sweden · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
ESSA
IATA
ARN
City
Stockholm
Country
Sweden
Region
Europe
Elevation
137 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
59.6519, 17.9186
Overview
Swedish capital hub with cold weather expertise. SAS base with challenging winter and short daylight ops.
Current Weather at ESSA
Pilots flying into or out of Stockholm Arlanda Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR ESSA 191820Z 01011KT CAVOK 13/07 Q1014 NOSIGWind 010° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 01
Current TAF
TAF ESSA 191730Z 1918/2018 01015KT CAVOK BECMG 1918/1920 36005KT BECMG 2006/2008 02015G25KT BECMG 2016/2018 36005KTDecode METAR for ESSA
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for ESSA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for ESSA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Stockholm. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like ESSA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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