Manchester Barton Aerodrome

EGCB

Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 14:20 UTC

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:20Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
12kt
220° G23kt
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,005
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGCC 031420Z COR AUTO 22012G23KT 9999 BKN020 16/12 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 73ft
BKN 2,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,073ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (73 ft)
Pressure Alt
315 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 453 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGCC 031056Z 0312/0418 21015G25KT 9999 SCT020 PROB40 TEMPO 0312/0321 6000 -RADZ RA BKN010 TEMPO 0321/0418 6000 -RADZ RA BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 0322/0408 4000 RADZ +RA BKN007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 15kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,000ft
Light RADZ, Rain
22:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 700ft
RADZ, Heavy Rain

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
Active: 20
1,749 ft 104 ft GRASS 14°
↑ 11.3kt ↔ 4.1kt
20° angle
08L/26R 2,103 ft 105 ft GRASS 83°
↓ 8.8kt ↔ 8.2kt
137° angle
08R/26L 2,051 ft 105 ft GRASS 83°
↓ 8.8kt ↔ 8.2kt
137° angle
14/32 1,305 ft 105 ft GRASS 134°
↑ 0.8kt ↔ 12.0kt
86° angle
🟢 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

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About Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Manchester Barton Aerodrome (EGCB) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 73 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 4 runways (02/20, 08L/26R, 08R/26L, 14/32) with GRASS 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.