Manchester Barton Aerodrome

EGCB

Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:20Z

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Currently using: EGCC
Weather Source: Manchester Airport (EGCC)
Distance: 8nm / 15km from EGCB

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
02:20Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGCC 040220Z COR AUTO VRB01KT 9999 OVC030 08/03 Q1027 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 73 ft
OVC 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,073 ft AMSL
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1025 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (73 ft)
Pressure Alt
-340 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,162 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGCC 032254Z 0400/0506 14008KT 9999 SCT030 PROB30 0403/0409 7000 TEMPO 0418/0506 6000 PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0506 4000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
03:00Z PROB30
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GCB
02
20
08L
26R
08R
26L
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 1,749 ft 104 ft GRASS 14° No wind data
08L/26R 2,103 ft 105 ft GRASS 83° No wind data
08R/26L 2,051 ft 105 ft GRASS 83° No wind data
14/32 1,305 ft 105 ft GRASS 134° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Manchester Barton Aerodrome - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGCB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 73 ft MSL

Location

City: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Country: GB
Latitude: 53.471699°
Longitude: -2.389720°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 1,749 ft
Width: 104 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No
Runway 08L/26R
Length: 2,103 ft
Width: 105 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 2,051 ft
Width: 105 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 1,305 ft
Width: 105 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
0°@1kt
Density Alt
73ft, 8°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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24nm
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27nm
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VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Manchester Barton Aerodrome (EGCB) is located in Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB at an elevation of 73 feet MSL. The airport has 4 runways (02/20, 08L/26R, 08R/26L, 14/32), with the longest at 2,103 feet.

Airport Overview

Manchester Barton Aerodrome serves Manchester, Greater Manchester 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 (02/20, 08L/26R, 08R/26L, 14/32) with grass surface. The longest runway measures 2,103 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 EGCB, 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

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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.