Leuchars Station Airfield

EGQL / ADX

Leuchars, Fife, GB

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
10kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
5,900ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,002
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGQL 141350Z 10010KT 9999 SCT034 BKN059 14/11 Q1002 RMK BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 38ft
SCT 3,400ft AGL
BKN 5,900ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,438ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,938ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,002 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (38 ft)
Pressure Alt
369 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 258 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD EGQL 141137Z 1412/1421 14005KT 9999 FEW040 TEMPO 1415/1421 6000 RA PROB30 TEMPO 1415/1421 3000 +RA RADZ BECMG 1418/1421 BKN020 TEMPO 1418/1421 12018G30KT BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Rain
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Heavy Rain, RADZ
18:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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: 04
 4,803 ft 151 ft ASP 37°
↑ 5.0kt • ↔ 8.7kt
60° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
 8,491 ft 150 ft ASP 82°
↑ 9.4kt • ↔ 3.4kt
20° 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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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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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.

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