Cotswold Airport

EGBP / GBA

Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GB

Last Updated
Mar 2, 12:55Z

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Currently using: EGVA
Weather Source: RAF Fairford (EGVA)
Distance: 10nm / 19km from EGBP

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 38 hours ago
12:55Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
11 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGVA 021255Z 17011KT 9999 FEW015 SCT120 15/08 A2990 RMK SLP129 T01480076 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 433 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
SCT 12,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,933 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,433 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (433 ft)
Pressure Alt
441 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 545 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGVA 030810Z 0308/0412 07009KT 9999 BKN100 QNH3020INS TEMPO 0309/0313 -SHRA BKN015 BECMG 0405/0406 09009KT 0800 FG BKN003 QNH3030INS TEMPO 0406/0409 BKN002 TX13/0313Z TN03/0406Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0308 NEXT 0405
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
05:00Z BECMG
+3h
LIFR 90° 9 kt
Visibility: 0.8 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Fog
06:00Z TEMPO
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.405 km
Ceiling: 200 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GBP
03
21 ✈️
08L
26R
08
26
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
 1,148 ft 66 ft GRS 36°
↑ 8.4 kt • ↔ 7.1 kt
40° angle
08/26 6,591 ft 148 ft ASP 80°
↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 11.0 kt
90° angle
08L/26R 1,476 ft 66 ft GRS 86°
↑ 1.1 kt • ↔ 10.9 kt
84° angle
13/31 1,787 ft 150 ft ASP 123°
↑ 7.5 kt • ↔ 8.0 kt
47° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cotswold Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGBP
IATA Code: GBA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 433 ft MSL

Location

City: Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.668528°
Longitude: -2.056599°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 1,148 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 6,591 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08L/26R
Length: 1,476 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 1,787 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
170°@11kt
Density Alt
433ft, 15°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

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19km
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14nm
26km
EGVN VFR
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18nm
34km
EGTK VFR
London Oxford Airport
29nm
54km
EGGD VFR
Bristol Airport
30nm
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EGDM VFR
MoD Boscombe Down
33nm
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VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Cotswold Airport

Cotswold Airport (EGBP/GBA) is located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GB at an elevation of 433 feet MSL. The airport has 4 runways (03/21, 08/26, 08L/26R, 13/31), with the longest at 6,591 feet.

Airport Overview

Cotswold Airport serves Cirencester, Gloucestershire in GB. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 4 runways (03/21, 08/26, 08L/26R, 13/31) with grs and asp surfaces. The longest runway measures 6,591 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional aircraft.

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 EGBP, 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.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at EGBP

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Crosswind Landing Techniques
Handle 11kt winds safely
Current winds: 11 knots
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
Pre-Flight Weather Briefing
Complete briefing checklist
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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.