North Weald Airfield

EGSX

Epping, Essex, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

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Currently using: EGSS
Weather Source: London Stansted Airport (EGSS)
Distance: 10nm / 19km from EGSX

Current Weather

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Recent 35 min ago
10:20Z
☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
5 kt
90°
0.25 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGSS 041020Z AUTO 09005KT 0250 R04/0400N FG VV/// 06/06 Q1026

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD EGSS 041046Z 0410/0512 07007KT 0300 FG OVC000 BECMG 0410/0412 9999 NSW FEW040 PROB30 TEMPO 0412/0414 8000 BKN004 TEMPO 0419/0502 7000 PROB40 0421/0424 4500 BR BKN003 PROB30 0502/0508 7000
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:54Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 70° 7 kt
Visibility: 0.3 km
Fog
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
19:00Z TEMPO
+9h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km
21:00Z PROB40
+11h
LIFR
Visibility: 4.5 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GSX
02
20
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 6,332 ft 148 ft ASP 18°
↑ 1.5 kt • ↔ 4.8 kt
72° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
 3,005 ft 148 ft ASP 128°
↑ 3.8 kt • ↔ 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

North Weald Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGSX
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 321 ft MSL

Location

City: Epping, Essex
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.721699°
Longitude: 0.154167°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,332 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 3,005 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
90°@5kt
Density Alt
321ft, 6°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
Browse airports

Nearby Airports

EGSS LIFR
London Stansted Airport
10nm
19km
EGLC LIFR
London City Airport
14nm
25km
EGGW LIFR
London Luton Airport
21nm
40km
EGMC LIFR
London Southend Airport
22nm
41km
EGWU LIFR
RAF Northolt
24nm
44km
EGKB LIFR
London Biggin Hill Airport
24nm
44km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About North Weald Airfield

North Weald Airfield (EGSX) is located in Epping, Essex, GB at an elevation of 321 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (02/20, 13/31), with the longest at 6,332 feet.

Airport Overview

North Weald Airfield serves Epping, 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 (02/20, 13/31) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 6,332 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional 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 EGSX, 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.

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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.