Brimpton Airfield

EGLP

Reading, Berkshire, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:20Z

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Currently using: EGVO
Weather Source: RAF Odiham (EGVO)
Distance: 12nm / 23km from EGLP

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
11:20Z
☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
7 kt
90°
1.5 km
Visibility
300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGVO 041120Z 09007KT 1500 VCFG BR BKN003 07/07 Q1025 BECMG 3000 BR BKN005 RMK AMB BECMG YLO1

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 210 ft
BKN 300 ft AGL
BKN 500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
510 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
710 ft AMSL
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (210 ft)
Pressure Alt
-143 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,053 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGVO 040916Z 0409/0421 09005KT 0400 FG OVC001 BECMG 0409/0412 9999 NSW FEW012 PROB30 TEMPO 0412/0414 SCT014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:51Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 0.4 km
Ceiling: 100 ft
Fog
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
VFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GLP
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
 2,034 ft 82 ft grass 0°
↓ 6.1 kt • ↔ 3.5 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Brimpton Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGLP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 210 ft MSL

Location

City: Reading, Berkshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.383456°
Longitude: -1.172096°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 2,034 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: grass
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
90°@7kt
Density Alt
210ft, 7°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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13nm
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EGUB IFR
RAF Benson
14nm
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EGLF LIFR
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EGDM LIFR
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VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Brimpton Airfield

Brimpton Airfield (EGLP) is located in Reading, Berkshire, GB at an elevation of 210 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 2,034 feet.

Airport Overview

Brimpton Airfield serves Reading, Berkshire in GB. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (06/24) with grass surface. The longest runway measures 2,034 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 EGLP, 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.