Sturgate Airfield

EGCS

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 07:20Z

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Currently using: EGXW
Weather Source: RAF Waddington (EGXW)
Distance: 14nm / 26km from EGCS

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
07:20Z
☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
8 kt
120°
0.25 km
Visibility
100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGXW 040720Z 12008KT 0250 FG OVC002 04/04 Q1027 TEMPO BKN001 RMK RED TEMPO RED

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 58 ft
BKN 100 ft AGL
OVC 200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
158 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
258 ft AMSL
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1025 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (58 ft)
Pressure Alt
-355 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,661 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGXW 040453Z 0406/0424 11004KT 4000 BR BKN004 TEMPO 0406/0409 0800 FG BKN001 BECMG 0407/0410 9999 NSW FEW005 PROB40 0422/0424 4000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:48Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 110° 4 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GCS
09
27 ✈️
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
 2,691 ft 0 ft ASP 0°
↓ 6.9 kt • ↔ 4.0 kt
150° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
 1,509 ft 0 ft ASP 0°
↓ 7.5 kt • ↔ 2.7 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sturgate Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGCS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 58 ft MSL

Location

City: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 53.381242°
Longitude: -0.684800°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 2,691 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 1,509 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
120°@8kt
Density Alt
58ft, 4°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Sturgate Airfield

Sturgate Airfield (EGCS) is located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, GB at an elevation of 58 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (09/27, 14/32), with the longest at 2,691 feet.

Airport Overview

Sturgate Airfield serves Gainsborough, Lincolnshire in GB. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (09/27, 14/32) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 2,691 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 EGCS, 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.

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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.