Sleap Airfield

EGCV

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 01:50Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
01:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
7 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
3,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGOS 040150Z AUTO 10007KT 9999 OVC036/// 08/05 Q1027

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 275 ft
OVC 3,600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,875 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGOS 031930Z 0321/0401 08007KT 9999 BKN030 TEMPO 0321/0401 SCT020 PROB30 TEMPO 0400/0401 SCT010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GCV
05 ✈️
23
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
2,621 ft 151 ft Asphalt 48°
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
50° angle
18/36 2,542 ft 59 ft Asphalt 181°
1.1 kt 6.9 kt
81° 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

About Sleap Airfield

Sleap Airfield (EGCV) is located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, GB at an elevation of 275 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (05/23, 18/36), with the longest at 2,621 feet.

Airport Overview

Sleap Airfield serves Shrewsbury, Shropshire 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 (05/23, 18/36) with asphalt surface. The longest runway measures 2,621 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 EGCV, 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.

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.