MoD Boscombe Down

EGDM

Salisbury, Wiltshire, GB

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:20Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
12kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
2,400ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGDM 160420Z AUTO 26012KT 9999 -DZ OVC024/// 12/10 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 407ft
OVC 2,400ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,807ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GDM
05
23 ✈️
05N
23N
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
10,538 ft 150 ft PEM 50°
↑ 10.4kt ↔ 6.0kt
30° angle
05N/23N 2,513 ft 0 ft ASP
↓ 2.1kt ↔ 11.8kt
100° angle
17/35 6,278 ft 150 ft PEM 167°
↓ 0.6kt ↔ 12.0kt
93° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

MoD Boscombe Down - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGDM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 407 ft MSL

Location

City: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.152199°
Longitude: -1.747410°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 10,538 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 05N/23N
Length: 2,513 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 6,278 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

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

About MoD Boscombe Down

MoD Boscombe Down (EGDM) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 407 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (05/23, 05N/23N, 17/35) with PEM and ASP surfaces . 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.