Anglesey Airport

EGOV / VLY

Angelsey, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
18:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
11 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGOV 041820Z AUTO 18011KT 9999 NCD 11/08 Q1016

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGOV 041326Z 0415/0419 18010KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GOV
01
19 ✈️
08
26
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
5,377 ft 151 ft ASP
10.8 kt 1.9 kt
10° angle
08/26 2,200 ft 151 ft ASP 70°
3.8 kt 10.3 kt
110° angle
13/31 7,513 ft 151 ft ASP 131°
7.2 kt 8.3 kt
49° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGOV

7,913 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57%
MVFR
28.8%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
6.6%

Anglesey Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 14.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 48 knots. Temperatures typically range between -1°C and 18°C with an average of 9.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 14.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 48 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.8%
NE
7.6%
E
18.5%
SE
7.8%
S
22.9%
SW
18.9%
W
10%
NW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.4°C
Range: -1°C to 18°C
-1°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

September January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.6 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.2 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 10.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,913 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Anglesey Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGOV
IATA Code: VLY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 37 ft MSL

Location

City: Angelsey
Country: GB
Latitude: 53.248100°
Longitude: -4.535340°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,377 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 2,200 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 7,513 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Anglesey Airport

Overview

Anglesey Airport serves as a strategic medium-sized airport located in northwestern Wales, situated at an elevation of 37 feet MSL. The airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Isle of Anglesey region, offering multiple runway configurations that support diverse flight operations. Its geographic position at coordinates 53.248100, -4.535340 makes it a key transportation hub for the area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Anglesey Airport predominantly support visual flight rules (VFR), with 57.4% of observations indicating favorable VFR conditions. Pilots can expect moderate wind conditions, with a prevailing southerly wind at 180° averaging 14.5 knots and occasional gusts up to 48 knots. Temperature ranges from -1°C to 18°C, with an average of 10.1°C, providing relatively stable flying environments throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with varying lengths: 01/19 at 5,377 feet, 08/26 at 2,200 feet, and 13/31 at 7,513 feet. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, which provides pilots with consistent approach options. The extended runway 13/31 offers the longest landing surface, potentially accommodating a wider range of aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Crosswind conditions are generally mild, with average crosswind components ranging from 7.7 to 10.9 knots across the three runways. September, January, and December represent the best months for visual flying conditions. Pilots should prepare for potential wind variations and utilize the multiple runway options to optimize landing and takeoff procedures based on current 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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.