Longside Airfield

EGPS

Peterhead, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:50 UTC

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Currently using: EGPD
Weather Source: Aberdeen International Airport (EGPD)
Distance: 22nm / 40km from EGPS

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
9kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPD 171150Z AUTO 13009KT 9999 BKN007 OVC013 08/06 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 150ft
BKN 700ft AGL
OVC 1,300ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
850ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,450ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPD 171054Z 1712/1812 13010KT 9999 SCT008 BKN015 TEMPO 1712/1721 6000 RA -RADZ BKN008 PROB40 TEMPO 1712/1721 3000 +RA RADZ BKN004 BECMG 1718/1721 VRB03KT TEMPO 1721/1812 3000 BR BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 1721/1812 0300 FG BKN001
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:02Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 130° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500ft
18:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR VRB 3kt
21:00Z TEMPO
+9h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 400ft
Mist
21:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+9h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.3 km
Ceiling: 100ft
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPS
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
1,640 ft 49 ft Concrete
↓ 7.8kt ↔ 4.5kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Longside Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGPS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 150 ft MSL

Location

City: Peterhead
Country: GB
Latitude: 57.516836°
Longitude: -1.864586°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 1,640 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: Concrete
ILS: No

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About Longside Airfield

Longside Airfield (EGPS) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Peterhead, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 150 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (10/28) with Concrete 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.