Ceuta Heliport

GECE / JCU

Ceuta, ES

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
11 kt
230°
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Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GECE 050830Z AUTO 23011KT 200V260 //// // FEW014 BKN035 OVC039 13/09 Q1016 RE//

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
OVC 3,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,408 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,508 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,908 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (8 ft)
Pressure Alt
-75 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -313 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF GECE 050200Z 0503/0603 27008KT 9999 FEW010 SCT040 TX17/0513Z TN10/0507Z PROB30 TEMPO 0503/0515 4000 RA BR BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECE
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
787 ft 115 ft ASP 67°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GECE

7,770 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.9%
MVFR
20.1%
IFR
2.5%
LIFR
0.5%

Ceuta Heliport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 30°C with an average of 17.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.7%
NE
6%
E
20.6%
SE
3.2%
S
7.7%
SW
20%
W
27.6%
NW
12.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.4°C
Range: 9°C to 30°C
9°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

November December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,770 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ceuta Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GECE
IATA Code: JCU
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Ceuta
Country: ES
Latitude: 35.892657°
Longitude: -5.306321°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 787 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ceuta Heliport

Ceuta Heliport (GECE/JCU) is located in Ceuta, ES at an elevation of 8 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 787 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 7,770 weather observations shows GECE maintains VFR conditions 76.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 20.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at GECE come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 9.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 33 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, December, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 9°C (48°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 17.4°C (63°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.95 to 10.32 inHg (337-350 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,770 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.