Manchester Barton Aerodrome

EGCB

Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:50 UTC

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
6kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
4,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGCC 171150Z AUTO 14006KT 090V200 9999 SCT013 BKN046 08/05 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 73ft
SCT 1,300ft AGL
BKN 4,600ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,373ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,673ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGCC 171057Z 1712/1818 14005KT 9999 FEW015 PROB30 TEMPO 1712/1715 BKN014 PROB30 TEMPO 1721/1724 7000 BKN012 TEMPO 1800/1808 7000 BKN008 TEMPO 1808/1818 7000 -RA BKN007 PROB30 TEMPO 1808/1818 4000 RA -RADZ BKN004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+9h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 1,200ft
00:00Z TEMPO
+12h
IFR
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 800ft

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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°
↓ 3.5kt ↔ 4.9kt
126° angle
08L/26R 2,103 ft 105 ft GRASS 83°
↑ 3.3kt ↔ 5.0kt
57° angle
08R/26L 2,051 ft 105 ft GRASS 83°
↑ 3.3kt ↔ 5.0kt
57° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
1,305 ft 105 ft GRASS 134°
↑ 6.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° 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.