Shipdham Airfield

EGSA

Thetford, Norfolk, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:50 UTC

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Weather Source: Norwich Airport (EGSH)
Distance: 13nm / 24km from EGSA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
4kt
140°
6 km
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,016
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGSH 171150Z COR 14004KT 090V190 6000 BKN004 09/07 Q1016 TEMPO 3500 BR

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 210ft
BKN 400ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
610ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (210 ft)
Pressure Alt
128 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -542 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD EGSH 171130Z 1712/1721 14004KT 7000 FEW010 SCT045 TEMPO 1712/1721 3500 BR BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 1715/1720 2000 MIFG
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:02Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 4kt
Visibility: 7 km
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 2 km
Shallow Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GSA
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
2,828 ft 59 ft UNK 22°
↑ 2.0kt ↔ 3.5kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Shipdham Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGSA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 210 ft MSL

Location

City: Thetford, Norfolk
Country: GB
Latitude: 52.629398°
Longitude: 0.928056°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 2,828 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

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About Shipdham Airfield

Shipdham Airfield (EGSA) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Thetford, Norfolk, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 210 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (02/20) with UNK 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.