Leuchars Station Airfield

EGQL / ADX

Leuchars, Fife, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 16:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:50Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
3kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
4,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,017
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGQL 171650Z 11003KT 9999 MIFG BKN048 06/06 Q1017 RMK BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 38ft
BKN 4,800ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,838ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (38 ft)
Pressure Alt
-74 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,145 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGQL 171631Z 1718/1803 13004KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 1718/1803 5000 BR PROB30 TEMPO 1718/1724 3000 BR PROB30 TEMPO 1800/1803 0300 FG VV///
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 4kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Mist
18:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist
00:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.3 km
Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GQL
04 ✈️
22
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
4,803 ft 151 ft ASP 37°
↑ 1.0kt ↔ 2.8kt
70° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
8,491 ft 150 ft ASP 82°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Leuchars Station Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGQL
IATA Code: ADX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 38 ft MSL

Location

City: Leuchars, Fife
Country: GB
Latitude: 56.373980°
Longitude: -2.868862°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,803 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 8,491 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Leuchars Station Airfield

Leuchars Station Airfield (EGQL/ADX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Leuchars, Fife, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 38 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (04/22, 08/26) with ASP surface . 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.