Carlisle Lake District Airport

EGNC / CAX

Carlisle, Cumbria, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 01:50Z

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Weather Source: RAF Spadeadam (EGOM)
Distance: 11nm / 21km from EGNC

Current Weather

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Recent 41 min ago
01:50Z

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Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
5 kt
100°
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Raw METAR

METAR EGOM 040150Z AUTO 10005KT 9999 FEW042/// M00/M01 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 190 ft
FEW 4,200 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,390 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GNC
01
19
06
24
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 2,904 ft 75 ft ASP
0.8 kt 4.9 kt
99° angle
06/24 6,000 ft 98 ft ASP 59°
3.8 kt 3.3 kt
41° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,057 ft 150 ft U 123°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Carlisle Lake District Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGNC
IATA Code: CAX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 190 ft MSL

Location

City: Carlisle, Cumbria
Country: GB
Latitude: 54.937500°
Longitude: -2.809170°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 2,904 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,057 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: U
ILS: No

About Carlisle Lake District Airport

Overview

Carlisle Lake District Airport is a medium-sized airport located in Cumbria, situated at an elevation of 190 feet above mean sea level. Positioned at coordinates 54.937500, -2.809170, the airport serves the northwestern region of England, providing access to the Lake District and surrounding areas. Its strategic location makes it an important aviation facility for regional and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport features three runways with varying surfaces and lengths, offering flexibility for different aircraft types. The longest runway (06/24) is 6000 feet of asphalt surface, providing substantial operational capacity. Given its northern UK location, pilots should anticipate variable weather conditions typical of the Cumbrian region, with potential rapid changes in visibility and wind patterns.

Notable Features

Carlisle Lake District Airport is characterized by its multi-runway configuration, including two asphalt and one unpaved runway. The runways are oriented at different angles (01/19, 06/24, and 13/31), which provides options for landing and takeoff based on wind conditions. The surrounding terrain of the Lake District likely introduces complex local wind and terrain-influenced meteorological considerations for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend primarily on current wind direction, with the 6000-foot asphalt runway (06/24) offering the most substantial landing surface. Pilots should carefully assess current meteorological conditions and consult local advisories when planning approaches. The varying runway orientations provide multiple landing options to accommodate changing wind vectors throughout the day.

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

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.