Manchester Airport

EGCC / MAN

Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB

Last Updated
Sep 16, 08:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:50Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
13kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
1,400ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,014
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGCC 160850Z AUTO 26013KT 9999 BKN014/// BKN020/// OVC030/// //////CB 14/12 Q1014 BECMG SCT020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 257ft
BKN 1,400ft AGL
BKN 2,000ft AGL
SCT 2,000ft AGL
OVC 3,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,657ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,257ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,257ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,257ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (257 ft)
Pressure Alt
234 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 175 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGCC 160501Z 1606/1712 28018G28KT 9999 SCT020 BECMG 1606/1609 27010KT TEMPO 1606/1612 6000 SHRA RA BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 1612/1618 6000 SHRA BECMG 1618/1621 21008KT TEMPO 1623/1708 6000 RA BKN008 PROB30 TEMPO 1623/1708 3000 RADZ +RA BKN004 BECMG 1700/1703 14010KT BECMG 1706/1709 22012KT PROB40 TEMPO 1708/1712 6000 -RADZ BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 18kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Showers Rain
18:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 210° 8kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GCC
05L
23R ✈️
05R
23L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05L/23R
Active: 23R
10,000 ft 148 ft ASP 51°
↑ 11.3kt ↔ 6.5kt
30° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 23L
10,007 ft 148 ft CON 51°
↑ 11.3kt ↔ 6.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Manchester Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGCC
IATA Code: MAN
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 257 ft MSL

Location

City: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Country: GB
Latitude: 53.349375°
Longitude: -2.279521°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Weather Data

Current conditions and forecasts

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• Extended TAF forecasts
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Operations

Airport operational data

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

About Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport (EGCC/MAN) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 257 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (05L/23R, 05R/23L) with ASP and CON surfaces . Weather services provide continuous 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.