Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport

EGBC

Cheltenham, GB

Last Updated
Mar 6, 08:50Z

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Currently using: EGBJ
Weather Source: Gloucestershire Airport (EGBJ)
Distance: 5nm / 8km from EGBC

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
7 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGBJ 060850Z 36007KT 9999 BKN016 06/04 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 213 ft
BKN 1,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,813 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGBJ 060829Z 0609/0618 36005KT 9999 SCT028 TEMPO 0609/0618 BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0613/0618 8000 -RADZ BKN009
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
13:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 900 ft
Light RADZ

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GBC
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
755 ft 98 ft GRS
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGBC
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 213 ft MSL

Location

City: Cheltenham
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.925626°
Longitude: -2.054351°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 755 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport

Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport (EGBC) is located in Cheltenham, GB at an elevation of 213 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 755 feet.

Airport Overview

Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport serves Cheltenham in GB. The airport features 1 runway (14/32) with grs surface. The longest runway measures 755 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from EGBC, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.