Wattisham Airfield

EGUW

Ipswich, Suffolk, GB

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
7kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
7,700ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGUW 141350Z AUTO 16007KT 9999 // OVC077/// 15/10 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 284ft
OVC 7,700ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,984ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GUW
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
7,953 ft 151 ft ASP 48°
↑ 2.4kt ↔ 6.6kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Wattisham Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGUW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 284 ft MSL

Location

City: Ipswich, Suffolk
Country: GB
Latitude: 52.127451°
Longitude: 0.956189°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 7,953 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

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

About Wattisham Airfield

Wattisham Airfield (EGUW) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Ipswich, Suffolk, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 284 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with ASP 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.