Rochester Airport

EGTO / RCS

Rochester, Kent, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:50 UTC

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
6kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGMC 171150Z 16006KT 9999 FEW013 10/08 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 436ft
FEW 1,300ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,736ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGMC 171103Z 1712/1721 14005KT 9999 FEW012 PROB30 TEMPO 1712/1717 BKN012 TEMPO 1717/1721 5000 -DZ BR BKN004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
17:00Z TEMPO
+5h
LIFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 400ft
Light Drizzle, Mist

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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 2,713 ft 105 ft Grass 23°
↓ 4.4kt ↔ 4.1kt
137° angle
02R/20L 2,264 ft 69 ft Grass 23°
↓ 4.4kt ↔ 4.1kt
137° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
3,159 ft 115 ft Grass 161°
↑ 6.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° 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.

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.