RAF Henlow

EGWE

Henlow, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:50 UTC

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Currently using: EGGW
Weather Source: London Luton Airport (EGGW)
Distance: 9nm / 17km from EGWE

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
6kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGGW 171150Z AUTO 17006KT 9999 BKN014/// BKN020/// //////TCU 08/07 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 206ft
BKN 1,400ft AGL
BKN 2,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,606ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,206ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGGW 171057Z 1712/1812 13007KT 9000 BKN009 BECMG 1712/1715 9999 SCT009 PROB30 TEMPO 1715/1718 BKN008 BECMG 1718/1721 6000 BKN003 PROB40 TEMPO 1718/1722 1400 BR BKN001 PROB40 1722/1810 0300 FG BKN001 BECMG 1810/1812 SCT006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:05Z BASE
+0h
IFR 130° 7kt
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 900ft
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Ceiling: 800ft
18:00Z BECMG
+6h
LIFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 300ft
18:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+6h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.4 km
Ceiling: 100ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
GWE
02
20 ✈️
09L
27R ✈️
09R
27L ✈️
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
3,146 ft 150 ft Grass
↑ 5.2kt ↔ 3.0kt
30° angle
✈️ 09L/27R
Active: 27R
2,500 ft 75 ft Grass
↓ 1.0kt ↔ 5.9kt
100° angle
✈️ 09R/27L
Active: 27L
3,169 ft 150 ft Grass
↓ 1.0kt ↔ 5.9kt
100° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
2,624 ft 150 ft Grass
↓ 4.6kt ↔ 3.9kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAF Henlow - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGWE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 206 ft MSL

Location

City: Henlow
Country: GB
Latitude: 52.018200°
Longitude: -0.303850°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,146 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 09L/27R
Length: 2,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 09R/27L
Length: 3,169 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 2,624 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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About RAF Henlow

RAF Henlow (EGWE) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Henlow, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 206 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 4 runways (02/20, 09L/27R, 09R/27L, 13/31) with Grass 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.