Sleap Airfield

EGCV

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, GB

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Currently using: EGOS
Weather Source: RAF Shawbury (EGOS)
Distance: 4nm / 8km from EGCV

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
17:50Z
🌇 Dusk
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
12kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
2,800ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGOS 141750Z AUTO 16012KT 9999 // SCT005/// OVC028/// 14/13 Q0996

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 275ft
SCT 500ft AGL
OVC 2,800ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
775ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,075ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GCV
05
23
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 2,621 ft 151 ft Asphalt 48°
↓ 4.5kt ↔ 11.1kt
112° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
2,542 ft 59 ft Asphalt 181°
↑ 11.3kt ↔ 4.1kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sleap Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGCV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 275 ft MSL

Location

City: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 52.834809°
Longitude: -2.770312°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,621 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 2,542 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Sleap Airfield

Sleap Airfield (EGCV) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 275 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 18/36) with Asphalt 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.