Newtownards Airport

EGAD

Newtownards, Ards and North Down, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:20 UTC

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Weather Source: George Best Belfast City Airport (EGAC)
Distance: 7nm / 12km from EGAD

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:20Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
17kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
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Raw METAR

METAR EGAC 030220Z AUTO 21017KT 9999 -RA BKN015 OVC021 13/12 Q0997

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 9ft
BKN 1,500ft AGL
OVC 2,100ft AGL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,509ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,109ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGAC 021959Z 0221/0223 20012KT 9999 FEW018 SCT020 TEMPO 0221/0223 7000 RA SHRA BKN014 PROB30 TEMPO 0221/0223 21018G28KT 4000 RADZ BKN009
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:50Z BASE
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VFR 200° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GAD
03
21 ✈️
08
26
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
3,346 ft 59 ft ASP 36°
↑ 17.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
08/26 1,824 ft 59 ft ASP 81°
↓ 10.7kt ↔ 13.2kt
129° angle
15/33 2,112 ft 59 ft ASP 154°
↑ 9.5kt ↔ 14.1kt
56° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Newtownards Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGAD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 9 ft MSL

Location

City: Newtownards, Ards and North Down
Country: GB
Latitude: 54.581100°
Longitude: -5.691940°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 3,346 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 1,824 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 2,112 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Newtownards Airport

Newtownards Airport (EGAD) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Newtownards, Ards and North Down, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 9 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 3 runways (03/21, 08/26, 15/33) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.