Rochester Airport

EGTO / RCS

Rochester, Kent, GB

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Currently using: EGMC
Weather Source: London Southend Airport (EGMC)
Distance: 15nm / 28km from EGTO

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
19:50Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
14kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,001
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGMC 141950Z 20014KT 9999 SCT009 18/17 Q1001 RERA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 436ft
SCT 900ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,336ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,001 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (436 ft)
Pressure Alt
796 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,261 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF COR EGMC 141827Z 1418/1501 19015G25KT 9999 BKN013 TEMPO 1418/1501 22020G35KT TEMPO 1418/1421 6000 RA BKN009 PROB30 TEMPO 1418/1421 3000 +RADZ BKN004 BECMG 1420/1422 SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:19Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 15kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,300ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GTO
02L
20R ✈️
02R
20L ✈️
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02L/20R
Active: 20R
 2,713 ft 105 ft Grass 23°
↑ 14.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
✈️ 02R/20L
Active: 20L
 2,264 ft 69 ft Grass 23°
↑ 14.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
16/34 3,159 ft 115 ft Grass 161°
↑ 10.9kt • ↔ 8.8kt
39° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Rochester Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGTO
IATA Code: RCS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 436 ft MSL

Location

City: Rochester, Kent
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.351898°
Longitude: 0.503333°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02L/20R
Length: 2,713 ft
Width: 105 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 02R/20L
Length: 2,264 ft
Width: 69 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,159 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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About Rochester Airport

Rochester Airport (EGTO/RCS) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Rochester, Kent, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 436 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 3 runways (02L/20R, 02R/20L, 16/34) with Grass surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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