London Luton Airport

EGGW / LTN

Luton, Bedfordshire, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
21:50Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
9 kt
130°
0.15 km
Visibility
100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGGW 042150Z AUTO 13009KT 0150 R07/0650N FG OVC001 07/07 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 526 ft
OVC 100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
626 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD EGGW 042023Z 0420/0518 11008KT 7000 FEW040 TEMPO 0420/0422 0300 FG BKN001 TEMPO 0422/0424 4000 BR BKN003 PROB30 TEMPO 0422/0424 0300 FG BKN001 BECMG 0500/0503 9999 PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0509 4000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 110° 8 kt
Visibility: 7 km
00:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GGW
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
7,093 ft 148 ft ASP 74°
4.5 kt 7.8 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGGW

7,778 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.3%
MVFR
22.2%
IFR
13.9%
LIFR
15.7%

London Luton Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 29.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between -5°C and 25°C with an average of 7.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
9%
E
7.4%
SE
12.3%
S
27.6%
SW
17.3%
W
12.5%
NW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.9°C
Range: -5°C to 25°C
-5°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

September March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,778 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

London Luton Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGGW
IATA Code: LTN
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 526 ft MSL

Location

City: Luton, Bedfordshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.874699°
Longitude: -0.368333°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 7,093 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About London Luton Airport

Overview

London Luton Airport serves as a significant commercial airport located in Bedfordshire, approximately 28 miles north of central London. Positioned at an elevation of 526 feet mean sea level, the airport primarily handles passenger and charter operations, supporting substantial regional and international air traffic.

Flying Conditions

Located in southeastern England, Luton experiences temperate maritime climate conditions with moderate seasonal variations. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and crosswind challenges, particularly on the single runway 07/25, which measures 7,093 feet in length and is surfaced with asphalt.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position within the Greater London area places it in a complex airspace environment with multiple surrounding controlled airspaces. Its elevation of 526 feet MSL suggests relatively modest terrain challenges, with surrounding landscape characterized by gently undulating terrain typical of the Bedfordshire region.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 provides the primary approach avenue, with orientation suggesting potential wind variations between easterly and westerly directions. Pilots should prepare for potential wind gradient effects and crosswind component management given the runway's single directional configuration and the region's variable meteorological conditions.

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.

Official Data Sources

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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.