Caernarfon Airport

EGCK

Caernarfon, GB

Last Updated
Apr 13, 11:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
11:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
9 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
4,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGCK 131120Z 21009KT 9999 FEW030 BKN044 10/05 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 4,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,001 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,401 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Caernarfon Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 9 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4400 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Heavy Showers RAGS. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 09:00Z and 18:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Heavy Showers RAGS between 09:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 EGCK 130756Z 1309/1318 20009KT 9999 FEW040 TEMPO 1309/1318 7000 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 1309/1318 4000 +SHRAGS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 9 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
Active: 20
3,534 ft 75 ft ASP 13°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
07/25 2,887 ft 75 ft ASP 71°
6.8 kt 5.9 kt
139° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGCK

9,421 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.1%
MVFR
28.6%
IFR
8.4%
LIFR
3.9%

Caernarfon Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 13.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 25°C with an average of 9.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 13.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
10.9%
E
6.4%
SE
8.2%
S
32.9%
SW
18.3%
W
9.2%
NW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.2°C
Range: -3°C to 25°C
-3°C 25°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September April January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.1 kt

Statistics computed from 9,421 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 59.1% of the time based on 9,421 observations, EGCK requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.3% 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 13.2 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, April, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -3°C (27°F) to 25°C (77°F), averaging 9.2°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 9,421 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.