Land's End Airport

EGHC / LEQ

Land's End, Cornwall, GB

Last Updated
Mar 3, 16:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 10 hours ago
16:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
14 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGHC 031620Z 10014KT 9999 FEW009 12/10 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 398 ft
FEW 900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,298 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GHC
02
20
07
25
12 ✈️
30
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 1,585 ft 62 ft Grass 23°
3.1 kt 13.6 kt
77° angle
07/25 2,274 ft 59 ft ASPH 68°
11.9 kt 7.4 kt
32° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
1,571 ft 59 ft Grass 116°
13.2 kt 4.8 kt
20° angle
16/34 2,572 ft 59 ft ASPH 162°
6.6 kt 12.4 kt
62° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGHC

2,620 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.6%
MVFR
21.6%
IFR
4.7%
LIFR
11%

Land's End Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 14.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperatures typically range between 1°C and 17°C with an average of 10.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 14.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.2%
NE
4.5%
E
10%
SE
8.7%
S
24.7%
SW
17.6%
W
18.2%
NW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.8°C
Range: 1°C to 17°C
1°C 17°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.5%

Best Months for VFR

September March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.9 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.7 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,620 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Land's End Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGHC
IATA Code: LEQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 398 ft MSL

Location

City: Land's End, Cornwall
Country: GB
Latitude: 50.102798°
Longitude: -5.670560°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 1,585 ft
Width: 62 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 2,274 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 1,571 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 2,572 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

About Land's End Airport

Land's End Airport (EGHC/LEQ) is located in Land's End, Cornwall, GB at an elevation of 398 feet MSL. The airport has 4 runways (02/20, 07/25, 12/30, 16/34), with the longest at 2,572 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 62.6% of the time based on 2,620 observations, EGHC requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 15.7% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here. Fog affects the airport in approximately 6.5% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EGHC come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 14.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 38 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, March, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 1°C (34°F) to 17°C (63°F), averaging 10.8°C (51°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.64 to 10.19 inHg (326-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,620 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.