RAF Fairford

EGVA / FFD

Fairford, Gloucestershire, GB

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:10Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
8kt
150°
5 km
Visibility
1,300ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.66
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGVA 141410Z AUTO 15008KT 5000 RA BR BKN013 OVC019 14/12 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP048 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 286ft
BKN 1,300ft AGL
OVC 1,900ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,586ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,186ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.66 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.38 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (286 ft)
Pressure Alt
546 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 495 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD EGVA 140735Z 1408/1512 VRB06KT 9999 BKN030 OVC070 QNH2987INS BECMG 1412/1413 22010G20KT 6000 -SHRA OVC030 QNH2964INS BECMG 1418/1419 21015G30KT 6000 -SHRA OVC012 520003 QNH2954INS TX18/1419Z TN08/1406Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1408 NEXT 1504
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000ft
18:00Z BECMG
+4h
LIFR 210° 15kt
Visibility: 1.504 km
Ceiling: 1,200ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GVA
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
9,994 ft 200 ft ASP 88°
↑ 4.0kt ↔ 6.9kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAF Fairford - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGVA
IATA Code: FFD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 286 ft MSL

Location

City: Fairford, Gloucestershire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.683568°
Longitude: -1.789172°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,994 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Resources for Pilots

Weather Data

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• Real-time METAR reports
• Extended TAF forecasts
• Flight rules assessment
Charts & Navigation

Essential aviation charts

• Visual approach charts
• Instrument procedures
• Airport diagrams
Operations

Airport operational data

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

About RAF Fairford

RAF Fairford (EGVA/FFD) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Fairford, Gloucestershire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 286 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (09/27) 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.