Lydd London Ashford Airport

EGMD / LYX

Romney Marsh, Kent, GB

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
11kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGMD 141020Z 20011KT 9999 FEW032 17/11 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 13ft
FEW 3,200ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,213ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGMD 140758Z 1409/1418 20007KT 9999 FEW045 PROB30 TEMPO 1412/1415 17020G30KT BECMG 1415/1418 22020G30KT TEMPO 1415/1418 6000 RA BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 1415/1418 4000 RADZ BKN007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
VFR 170° 20kt
15:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 220° 20kt
15:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,200ft
Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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: 21
4,938 ft 105 ft ASP 33°
↓ 10.7kt ↔ 2.5kt
167° angle
14/32 2,264 ft 115 ft ASP 138°
↑ 5.2kt ↔ 9.7kt
62° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Lydd London Ashford Airport

Lydd London Ashford Airport (EGMD/LYX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Romney Marsh, Kent, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 13 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (03/21, 14/32) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.