Leuchars Station Airfield

EGQL / ADX

Leuchars, Fife, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 01:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
01:50Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
3kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
997
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGQL 030150Z 18003KT 9999 -RA OVC017 09/08 Q0997 RMK WHT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 38ft
OVC 1,700ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,738ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
997 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (38 ft)
Pressure Alt
517 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -194 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGQL 022258Z 0300/0309 25010KT 9999 FEW020 SCT030 TEMPO 0300/0309 7000 RA BKN020 PROB30 TEMPO 0300/0308 4000 RADZ +RA SCT007 BKN015 TEMPO 0306/0309 24020G30KT PROB30 TEMPO 0308/0309 4000 RADZ SCT008 BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR 240° 20kt
08:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,500ft
RADZ

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GQL
04
22 ✈️
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
4,803 ft 151 ft ASP 37°
↑ 2.3kt ↔ 1.9kt
40° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
8,491 ft 150 ft ASP 82°
↑ 0.5kt ↔ 3.0kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Leuchars Station Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGQL
IATA Code: ADX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 38 ft MSL

Location

City: Leuchars, Fife
Country: GB
Latitude: 56.373980°
Longitude: -2.868862°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,803 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 8,491 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Leuchars Station Airfield

Leuchars Station Airfield (EGQL/ADX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Leuchars, Fife, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 38 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (04/22, 08/26) 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.