Headcorn Aerodrome

EGKH

Ashford, Kent, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:20Z

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Currently using: EGMD
Weather Source: Lydd London Ashford Airport (EGMD)
Distance: 16nm / 30km from EGKH

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
02:20Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
5 kt
40°
4.8 km
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGMD 040220Z AUTO 04005KT 4800 BR BKN005/// 05/05 Q1027

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 72 ft
BKN 500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
572 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGMD 032306Z 0400/0409 06008KT 9999 FEW040 TEMPO 0400/0409 8000 PROB30 TEMPO 0400/0404 4000 BR BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 0404/0408 0300 FG VV///
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.3 km
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GKH
03 ✈️
21
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
 0 ft 0 ft Grass 0°
↑ 4.9 kt • ↔ 0.9 kt
10° angle
10/28 4,101 ft 98 ft Grass 107°
↑ 2.0 kt • ↔ 4.6 kt
67° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Headcorn Aerodrome - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGKH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 72 ft MSL

Location

City: Ashford, Kent
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.156898°
Longitude: 0.641667°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 4,101 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
40°@5kt
Density Alt
72ft, 5°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

EGMD IFR
Lydd London Ashford Airport
16nm
30km
EGMC IFR
London Southend Airport
25nm
46km
EGKB LIFR
London Biggin Hill Airport
25nm
47km
EGLC IFR
London City Airport
30nm
56km
EGKK IFR
London Gatwick Airport
31nm
58km
EGKA VFR
Brighton City Airport
40nm
75km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Headcorn Aerodrome

Headcorn Aerodrome (EGKH) is located in Ashford, Kent, GB at an elevation of 72 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (03/21, 10/28), with the longest at 4,101 feet.

Airport Overview

Headcorn Aerodrome serves Ashford, Kent 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 (03/21, 10/28) with grass surface. The longest runway measures 4,101 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 EGKH, 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.

Learn More

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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.