Earls Colne Airfield

EGSR

Colchester, Essex, GB

Last Updated
Aug 10, 18:50Z

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Currently using: EGUW
Weather Source: Wattisham Airfield (EGUW)
Distance: 16nm / 30km from EGSR

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
18:50Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
11 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGUW 101850Z AUTO 10011KT 9999 FEW038/// 18/11 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 226 ft
FEW 3,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,026 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Earls Colne Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 11 knots. Runway 06L/24R is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 4 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD EGUW 101427Z 1015/1019 01010KT 9999 SCT040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GSR
06L ✈️
24R
06R ✈️
24L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06L/24R
Active: 06L
3,080 ft 98 ft Grass 61°
8.4 kt 7.1 kt
40° angle
✈️ 06R/24L
Active: 06R
2,552 ft 32 ft Asphalt 61°
8.4 kt 7.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Earls Colne Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGSR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 226 ft MSL

Location

City: Colchester, Essex
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.914398°
Longitude: 0.682500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06L/24R
Length: 3,080 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 2,552 ft
Width: 32 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

About Earls Colne Airfield

Earls Colne Airfield (EGSR) is located in Colchester, Essex, GB at an elevation of 226 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (06L/24R, 06R/24L), with the longest at 3,080 feet.

Airport Overview

Earls Colne Airfield serves Colchester, Essex in GB. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (06L/24R, 06R/24L) with grass and asphalt surfaces. The longest runway measures 3,080 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from EGSR, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.