Middle Wallop Airfield

EGVP

Middle Wallop, GB

Last Updated
Apr 23, 05:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
05:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
9 kt
50°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGVP 230520Z AUTO 05009KT 7000 BR NCD 06/05 Q1028

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Middle Wallop Airfield is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with clear skies and 7 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 9 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GVP
09 ✈️
27
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
3,596 ft 147 ft Grass
6.9 kt 5.8 kt
40° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
3,874 ft 147 ft Grass
4.5 kt 7.8 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGVP

10,319 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.7%
MVFR
20.9%
IFR
15.1%
LIFR
11.3%

Middle Wallop Airfield is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 26.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between -5°C and 25°C with an average of 8.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.3%
NE
10.4%
E
9.1%
SE
11.5%
S
21.6%
SW
16.9%
W
14.3%
NW
8.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.8°C
Range: -5°C to 25°C
-5°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.9%

Best Months for VFR

September April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 10,319 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Middle Wallop Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGVP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 297 ft MSL

Location

City: Middle Wallop
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.139400°
Longitude: -1.568610°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 3,596 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,874 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

About Middle Wallop Airfield

Middle Wallop Airfield (EGVP) is located in Middle Wallop, GB at an elevation of 297 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (09/27, 17/35), with the longest at 3,874 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 52.7% of the time based on 10,319 observations, EGVP requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 26.4% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EGVP come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.6%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, April, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -5°C (23°F) to 25°C (77°F), averaging 8.8°C (48°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.75 to 10.35 inHg (330-351 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 10,319 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). 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.