Elmsett Airfield

EGST

Ipswich, Suffolk, GB

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Weather Source: Wattisham Airfield (EGUW)
Distance: 3nm / 6km from EGST

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
17:50Z
🌇 Dusk
LIFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
13kt
170° G24kt
4.4 km
Visibility
400ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGUW 141750Z AUTO 17013G24KT 4400 RA OVC004/// 15/14 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 246ft
OVC 400ft AGL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
646ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GST
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
2,920 ft 85 ft Grass 49°
↑ 6.5kt ↔ 11.3kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Elmsett Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGST
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 246 ft MSL

Location

City: Ipswich, Suffolk
Country: GB
Latitude: 52.075454°
Longitude: 0.977654°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,920 ft
Width: 85 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Elmsett Airfield

Elmsett Airfield (EGST) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Ipswich, Suffolk, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 246 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with Grass surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.