Rochester Airport

EGTO / RCS

Rochester, Kent, GB

Last Updated
Mar 3, 23:20Z

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

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6°C
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Dewpoint: 5°C
4 kt
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Visibility
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Raw METAR

METAR EGMC 032320Z 03004KT 9999 BKN006 06/05 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 436 ft
BKN 600 ft AGL
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600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,036 ft AMSL

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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: 02L
2,713 ft 105 ft Grass 23°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
✈️ 02R/20L
Active: 02R
2,264 ft 69 ft Grass 23°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
16/34 3,159 ft 115 ft Grass 161°
2.6 kt 3.0 kt
131° 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

About Rochester Airport

Rochester Airport (EGTO/RCS) is located in Rochester, Kent, GB at an elevation of 436 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (02L/20R, 02R/20L, 16/34), with the longest at 3,159 feet.

Airport Overview

Rochester Airport serves Rochester, Kent in GB. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 3 runways (02L/20R, 02R/20L, 16/34) with grass surface. The longest runway measures 3,159 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 EGTO, 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.