Caernarfon Airport

EGCK

Caernarfon, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
02:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
3 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGCK 040220Z AUTO VRB03KT 9999 BKN035/// 10/08 Q1024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1 ft
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,501 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGCK 032255Z 0400/0409 14005KT 9999 SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GCK
02
20
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 3,534 ft 75 ft ASP 13° No wind data
07/25 2,887 ft 75 ft ASP 71° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGCK

7,611 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.3%
MVFR
29.2%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
4%

Caernarfon Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 12.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 19°C with an average of 9.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 12.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
9%
NE
11.7%
E
7.5%
SE
9.1%
S
33.1%
SW
16.3%
W
7.9%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.3°C
Range: -3°C to 19°C
-3°C 19°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

September January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,611 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Caernarfon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGCK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1 ft MSL

Location

City: Caernarfon
Country: GB
Latitude: 53.101819°
Longitude: -4.337614°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,534 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 2,887 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Caernarfon Airport

Caernarfon Airport (EGCK) is located in Caernarfon, GB at an elevation of 1 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (02/20, 07/25), with the longest at 3,534 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 58.3% of the time based on 7,611 observations, EGCK requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.5% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EGCK come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 12.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 42 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, January, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -3°C (27°F) to 19°C (66°F), averaging 9.3°C (49°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.73 to 10.24 inHg (330-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,611 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). 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.