Sturgate Airfield

EGCS

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, GB

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:50Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
15kt
140°
6 km
Visibility
6,200ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGXW 141550Z AUTO 14015KT 6000 RA OVC062/// 12/11 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 58ft
OVC 6,200ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,258ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGXW 141224Z 1413/1416 20014KT 9999 FEW030 TEMPO 1413/1416 7000 RA PROB40 TEMPO 1414/1416 22016G26KT 4000 +RA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 14kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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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
↓ 9.6kt ↔ 11.5kt
130° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
1,509 ft 0 ft ASP
↓ 15.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
180° 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

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Sturgate Airfield

Sturgate Airfield (EGCS) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 58 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (09/27, 14/32) with ASP 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.