Barrow Walney Island Airport

EGNL / BWF

Barrow-in-Furness, GB

Last Updated
Mar 3, 20:50Z

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Weather Source: Blackpool Airport (EGNH)
Distance: 23nm / 43km from EGNL

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METAR EGNH 032050Z 12006KT CAVOK 06/03 Q1027

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GNL
05
23
12 ✈️
30
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 3,438 ft 151 ft ASP 56°
2.6 kt 5.4 kt
64° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
1,326 ft 151 ft ASP 113°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
17/35 3,318 ft 151 ft ASP 166°
4.2 kt 4.3 kt
46° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Barrow Walney Island Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGNL
IATA Code: BWF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 173 ft MSL

Location

City: Barrow-in-Furness
Country: GB
Latitude: 54.128611°
Longitude: -3.267500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,438 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 1,326 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,318 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Barrow Walney Island Airport

Overview

Barrow Walney Island Airport is a medium-sized airport located in Barrow-in-Furness, Great Britain, situated at an elevation of 173 feet mean sea level. The airport serves the local region with multiple runway configurations, providing essential aviation infrastructure for the surrounding area. Its geographical coordinates at 54.128611, -3.267500 place it in a coastal landscape near the Irish Sea.

Flying Conditions

The airport's three asphalted runways offer diverse landing options with varying lengths: Runway 05/23 at 3,438 feet, Runway 12/30 at 1,326 feet, and Runway 17/35 at 3,318 feet. Given its coastal location, pilots should anticipate potential maritime weather influences including variable wind conditions and potential low visibility scenarios typical of northwest England's maritime climate.

Notable Features

Barrow Walney Island Airport's multi-runway configuration provides operational flexibility for different wind conditions and aircraft types. The substantial runway lengths, particularly the 3,438-foot and 3,318-foot runways, accommodate a range of aircraft sizes and operational requirements. Its proximity to Walney Island suggests potential challenging terrain and wind dynamics that pilots should carefully assess during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Pilots approaching Barrow Walney Island Airport should carefully evaluate runway selection based on current wind direction, utilizing the three available runway orientations. The varied runway lengths and orientations (05/23, 12/30, and 17/35) provide strategic options for handling different wind vectors and approach scenarios. Careful preflight planning and awareness of local geographical features will be critical for safe operations.

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.