Old Sarum Airfield

EGLS

Salisbury, Wiltshire, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

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Currently using: EGDM
Weather Source: MoD Boscombe Down (EGDM)
Distance: 3nm / 6km from EGLS

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
10:20Z
☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
7 kt
90°
2.5 km
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGDM 041020Z 09007KT 2500 1600E BR BKN002 07/07 Q1024 BECMG 9999 NSW FEW013 RMK AMB BECMG BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 285 ft
BKN 200 ft AGL
FEW 1,300 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
485 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,585 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (285 ft)
Pressure Alt
-38 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -930 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGDM 040721Z 0409/0418 11010KT 0500 FG OVC001 BECMG 0409/0411 9999 NSW FEW013
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:34Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: 0.5 km
Ceiling: 100 ft
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GLS
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
 2,562 ft 164 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

Old Sarum Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGLS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 285 ft MSL

Location

City: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.098900°
Longitude: -1.784170°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 2,562 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
90°@7kt
Density Alt
285ft, 7°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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About Old Sarum Airfield

Old Sarum Airfield (EGLS) is located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, GB at an elevation of 285 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 2,562 feet.

Airport Overview

Old Sarum Airfield serves Salisbury, Wiltshire 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 2,562 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 EGLS, 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.

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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.