Coal Aston Airfield

EGCA

Dronfield, Derbyshire, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:20Z

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Currently using: EGNX
Weather Source: East Midlands Airport (EGNX)
Distance: 29nm / 53km from EGCA

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
02:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
4 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGNX 040220Z 09004KT 9999 BKN030 06/04 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 750 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,750 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGNX 032259Z 0400/0424 08009KT 9999 SCT040 PROB40 0403/0410 3000 BR BKN004 BECMG 0410/0413 16010KT PROB30 0418/0424 7000
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
03:00Z PROB40
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
Mist
10:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 160° 10 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GCA
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
2,165 ft 65 ft Grass 110°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Coal Aston Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGCA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 750 ft MSL

Location

City: Dronfield, Derbyshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 53.304809°
Longitude: -1.428860°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 2,165 ft
Width: 65 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

About Coal Aston Airfield

Coal Aston Airfield (EGCA) is located in Dronfield, Derbyshire, GB at an elevation of 750 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 2,165 feet.

Airport Overview

Coal Aston Airfield serves Dronfield, Derbyshire in GB. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (11/29) with grass surface. The longest runway measures 2,165 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 EGCA, 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.