Lydd London Ashford Airport

EGMD / LYX

Romney Marsh, Kent, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 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
--
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: 13 ft
BKN 500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
513 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)
02:29Z 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
GMD
03 ✈️
21
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
4,938 ft 105 ft ASP 33°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
14/32 2,264 ft 115 ft ASP 138°
0.7 kt 5.0 kt
98° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGMD

7,535 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.8%
MVFR
25.1%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
4.6%

Lydd London Ashford Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 12.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperatures typically range between -5°C and 24°C with an average of 9.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 12.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.4%
NE
6.5%
E
6.9%
SE
8.5%
S
24.1%
SW
20.4%
W
18%
NW
8%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.6°C
Range: -5°C to 24°C
-5°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

September November March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,535 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lydd London Ashford Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGMD
IATA Code: LYX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 13 ft MSL

Location

City: Romney Marsh, Kent
Country: GB
Latitude: 50.956246°
Longitude: 0.939074°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,938 ft
Width: 105 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 2,264 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lydd London Ashford Airport

Overview

Lydd London Ashford Airport serves the Romney Marsh region in Kent, situated at a low elevation of 13 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides general aviation services in southeastern England, with strategic positioning near the English Channel. The airport features two asphalt runways supporting diverse aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 65.6% of METAR reports showing good visibility. Pilots can expect consistent southern winds averaging 12.6 knots, with temperatures ranging from -5°C to 24°C. Seasonal data suggests September, November, and January offer the most stable flying conditions, with minimal fog occurrence (1.1% of observations).

Notable Features

Located in the low-lying Romney Marsh landscape, Lydd Airport presents a flat terrain environment typical of coastal Kent. Both runways (03/21 and 14/32) demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with modest average crosswind components of 6.6 and 9.3 knots respectively. The airport's coastal position near the English Channel likely influences its consistent wind patterns.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21, measuring 4,938 feet, provides the primary operational surface with excellent wind alignment. Pilots should anticipate southern prevailing winds and prepare for potential wind variations up to 36 knots maximum. The secondary runway 14/32 offers 2,264 feet of additional operational flexibility for different wind conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.