Hawarden Airport

EGNR / CEG

Broughton, GB

Last Updated
Mar 3, 20:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
20:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
5 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGNR 032050Z 16005KT 9999 BKN030 09/05 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 45 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,045 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGNR 031659Z 0318/0321 15006KT 9999 FEW030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GNR
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
6,867 ft 148 ft ASP 41°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGNR

4,122 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.2%
MVFR
25.5%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
1.7%

Hawarden Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between -6°C and 22°C with an average of 9.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.9%
NE
2.5%
E
8.2%
SE
25.9%
S
25.8%
SW
10.9%
W
9.4%
NW
11.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.4°C
Range: -6°C to 22°C
-6°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,122 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hawarden Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGNR
IATA Code: CEG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 45 ft MSL

Location

City: Broughton
Country: GB
Latitude: 53.178101°
Longitude: -2.977780°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,867 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hawarden Airport

Overview

Hawarden Airport serves the Broughton area in Great Britain, situated at an elevation of 45 feet MSL. The airport primarily supports aerospace manufacturing operations, with Airbus having a significant presence near the airfield. Its single runway 04/22 spans 6,867 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly VFR conditions, with 69.4% of METAR reports showing good visibility. The airport experiences moderate wind conditions, with a prevailing southerly wind at an average of 8.9 knots and occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Seasonal temperature ranges from -6°C to 22°C, with an average of 10°C.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 53.178101, -2.977780, Hawarden Airport is positioned near the border of Wales and England. The surrounding terrain is relatively flat, which contributes to consistent wind patterns and predictable approach conditions. The airport's low elevation and geographical position provide relatively stable meteorological environments for aviation operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of 6.4 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during September, November, and December. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility and only 2% of observations reporting fog.

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.