RAF Lossiemouth

EGQS / LMO

Lossiemouth, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 07:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
07:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
8kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
989
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGQS 030750Z 12008KT 9999 FEW030 10/08 Q0989 RMK BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 42ft
FEW 3,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,042ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
989 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (42 ft)
Pressure Alt
757 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 167 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGQS 030432Z 0306/0324 20014KT 9999 SCT045 TEMPO 0307/0324 23018G28KT PROB30 TEMPO 0315/0321 23028G38KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 14kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
VFR 230° 28kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

N
GQS
05
23
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 9,091 ft 150 ft ASP 43°
↑ 1.8kt ↔ 7.8kt
77° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
6,066 ft 150 ft ASP 96°
↑ 7.5kt ↔ 2.7kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAF Lossiemouth - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGQS
IATA Code: LMO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 42 ft MSL

Location

City: Lossiemouth
Country: GB
Latitude: 57.705200°
Longitude: -3.339170°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,091 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 6,066 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About RAF Lossiemouth

RAF Lossiemouth (EGQS/LMO) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Lossiemouth, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 42 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 10/28) 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.