Farnborough Airport

EGLF / FAB

Farnborough, Hampshire, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 00:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
00:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
4 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGLF 040050Z AUTO 07004KT 9999 NCD 05/04 Q1027

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGLF 031657Z 0318/0322 06008KT 9999 FEW030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GLF
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
8,005 ft 148 ft ASP 62°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGLF

7,666 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.5%
MVFR
24.8%
IFR
10.5%
LIFR
5.2%

Farnborough Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 15.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.1%
NE
9.9%
E
9.4%
SE
11.4%
S
24.1%
SW
21.4%
W
14.4%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.7°C
Range: -8°C to 26°C
-8°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

September March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,666 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Farnborough Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGLF
IATA Code: FAB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 238 ft MSL

Location

City: Farnborough, Hampshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.275799°
Longitude: -0.776333°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 8,005 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Farnborough Airport

Overview

Farnborough Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Hampshire, United Kingdom, situated at an elevation of 238 feet MSL. Positioned at coordinates 51.275799, -0.776333, the airport provides critical infrastructure for aviation operations in the southeastern region of England.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Farnborough demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 62.7% of the time. Temperature ranges from -8°C to 26°C, with an average of 9.1°C, while wind patterns typically originate from the south at an average speed of 7.9 knots and maximum gusts of 27 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (06/24) extending 8,005 feet with an asphalt surface, offering substantial operational flexibility. The surrounding terrain and geographical positioning contribute to consistent wind conditions, with 100% favorable wind alignment for the primary runway.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can anticipate predominantly favorable approach conditions, with low crosswind averages of 4.2 knots. September, October, and November represent the best months for visual flying, offering the most stable meteorological conditions for arrivals and departures.

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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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.