Newtownards Airport

EGAD

Newtownards, Ards and North Down, GB

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:20Z
🌇 Dusk
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
4kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
1,800ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
988
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGAC 141820Z AUTO 24004KT 180V300 9999 -RA FEW006/// SCT011/// BKN018/// //////CB 14/13 Q0988 RERA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 9ft
FEW 600ft AGL
SCT 1,100ft AGL
BKN 1,800ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
609ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,109ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,809ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
988 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (9 ft)
Pressure Alt
753 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 636 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD EGAC 141758Z 1418/1422 14015KT 9999 SCT030 BECMG 1418/1421 20006KT PROB30 TEMPO 1418/1422 3000 +SHRA BKN006 BKN020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 15kt
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 3,346 ft 59 ft ASP 36°
↓ 3.7kt ↔ 1.6kt
156° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
1,824 ft 59 ft ASP 81°
↑ 3.8kt ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
15/33 2,112 ft 59 ft ASP 154°
↑ 0.3kt ↔ 4.0kt
86° 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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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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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.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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