St. Mary's Airport

EGHE / ISC

St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, GB

Last Updated
Apr 22, 16:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
16:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
30 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGHE 221650Z 10030KT 9999 VCSH FEW025 12/08 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 116 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,616 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

St. Mary's Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 5.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 30 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 30-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component. These are strong winds that may exceed crosswind limits for light aircraft.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GHE
09 ✈️
27
14
32
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
1,713 ft 59 ft ASP 87°
29.5 kt 5.2 kt
10° angle
14/32 2,277 ft 75 ft asphalt 139°
23.3 kt 18.9 kt
39° angle
18/36 1,312 ft 147 ft Grass 177°
6.7 kt 29.2 kt
77° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGHE

3,436 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.1%
MVFR
18.7%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
6.7%

St. Mary's Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 17.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 214 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 11.6°C (range: 4°C to 18°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, April, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 17.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 214 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
4.2%
E
11.3%
SE
5.4%
S
22.9%
SW
19.2%
W
18.1%
NW
9.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.6°C
Range: 4°C to 18°C
4°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September April January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 11.2 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 11.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 10.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,436 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

St. Mary's Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGHE
IATA Code: ISC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 116 ft MSL

Location

City: St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly
Country: GB
Latitude: 49.913375°
Longitude: -6.291894°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 1,713 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 2,277 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: asphalt
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 1,312 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

About St. Mary's Airport

St. Mary's Airport (EGHE/ISC) is located in St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, GB at an elevation of 116 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (09/27, 14/32, 18/36), with the longest at 2,277 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 68.1% of the time based on 3,436 observations, EGHE requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 13.2% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EGHE come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 17.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 214 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 10.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, April, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 4°C (39°F) to 18°C (64°F), averaging 11.6°C (53°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.84 to 10.18 inHg (333-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,436 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.