Sandtoft Airfield

EGCF

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, GB

Last Updated
Aug 10, 20:20Z

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Currently using: EGNJ
Weather Source: Humberside Airport (EGNJ)
Distance: 18nm / 34km from EGCF

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
20:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
7 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGNJ 102020Z 11007KT 9999 FEW045 15/11 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,511 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sandtoft Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 7 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGNJ 101656Z 1018/1103 08010KT 9999 FEW045 BECMG 1021/1024 17004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 170° 4 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GCF
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
2,907 ft 59 ft UNK
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sandtoft Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGCF
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11 ft MSL

Location

City: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 53.559358°
Longitude: -0.859043°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,907 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Sandtoft Airfield

Sandtoft Airfield (EGCF) is located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, GB at an elevation of 11 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 2,907 feet.

Airport Overview

Sandtoft Airfield serves Doncaster, South Yorkshire 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 (05/23) with unk surface. The longest runway measures 2,907 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 EGCF, 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.