Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport

EGBC

Cheltenham, GB

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
9kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
4,900ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGBJ 141020Z 17009KT 9999 -RA FEW022 BKN049 13/10 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 213ft
FEW 2,200ft AGL
BKN 4,900ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,413ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,113ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGBJ 140759Z 1409/1418 VRB03KT 9999 FEW025 BECMG 1409/1412 17010KT PROB30 TEMPO 1410/1418 19018G28KT TEMPO 1411/1418 6000 RA BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 1412/1417 3000 +RA BKN007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,200ft
Rain
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 700ft
Heavy Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GBC
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
755 ft 98 ft GRS
↓ 8.9kt ↔ 1.6kt
170° 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

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport

Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport (EGBC) is a helicopter landing facility located in Cheltenham, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 213 feet above sea level and primarily serves helicopter operations including emergency services, tourism, and transportation.

The facility features 1 runway (14/32) with GRS 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.

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.