Aviation

SMHI provides meteorological services specifically designed for aviation. Forecasters at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport and in Sundsvall issue forecasts and warnings covering all of Sweden’s airspace around the clock, 365 days per year. They continuously evaluate the present and future weather situation, with the help of observations on the ground, from satellites and weather radar along with sophisticated numerical weather prediction models to ensure safe and efficient air traffic in Sweden.

Products

TAF and METAR

– airport forecasts and observations in Sweden Observations and detailed forecasts are important aspects of the planning stages for aviation. TAF and METAR

NSWC

– up-to-date aviation forecasts for the Nordic region Nordic Significant Weather Chart is a review of the aviation weather in Sweden and neighbouring countries, valid for a fixed moment in time. NSWC

LLF – Low Level Forecasts

– low level forecasts for general aviation For VFR planning f in Sweden, SMHI produces a low level forecast which is presented in text and in graphic form. LLF - Low Level Forecasts

VFR maps

– planning documentation for general aviation In order to facilitate planning of your flight, SMHI offers automatically generated up-to-date maps and forecast maps. VFR maps

Forecasts for snow and icing conditions

– for airports and air traffic services Based on each airport’s specific needs, we can customise forecasts for the removal of snow and in the event of icing conditions. Forecasts for snow and icing conditions

Wind forecasts

– for airports and air traffic services SMHI carries out wind forecasts at required levels and at a specific point in time for airports and air traffic services. Wind forecasts

Training in aviation weather and aviation weather services

– for anyone who is interested in aviation weather conditions, large airline companies and small fly SMHI has a large number of knowledgeable meteorologists and experienced weather observers who are specialised in aviation weather and aviation weather services and who are only too willing to share their experiences. Training in aviation weather and aviation weather services