RAF Brize Norton

EGVN / BZZ

Carterton, Oxfordshire, GB

Last Updated
Nov 4, 05:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:50Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
10kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,010
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGVN 040550Z 20010KT 9999 FEW018 BKN028 14/11 Q1010 TEMPO 7000 -RADZ BKN014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 288ft
BKN 1,400ft AGL
FEW 1,800ft AGL
BKN 2,800ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,688ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,088ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,088ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (288 ft)
Pressure Alt
383 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 332 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGVN 040126Z 0403/0503 20012KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 0403/0418 BKN020 PROB30 TEMPO 0403/0418 7000 -RADZ BKN014 TEMPO 0418/0503 4000 -RADZ BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0418/0421 3000 RADZ BKN006 PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0503 3000 DZ BKN006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GVN
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
10,007 ft 184 ft ASP 74°
↑ 6.4kt ↔ 7.7kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAF Brize Norton - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGVN
IATA Code: BZZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 288 ft MSL

Location

City: Carterton, Oxfordshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.750000°
Longitude: -1.583620°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 184 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About RAF Brize Norton

RAF Brize Norton (EGVN/BZZ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Carterton, Oxfordshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 288 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (07/25) 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.