RAF Lossiemouth

EGQS / LMO

Lossiemouth, GB

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:50Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
11kt
280°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,002
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGQS 160250Z 28011KT CAVOK 11/09 Q1002 RMK BLU

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,002 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (42 ft)
Pressure Alt
373 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -97 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGQS 160119Z 1603/1621 28012KT 9999 SCT025 BECMG 1603/1606 25015KT PROB30 TEMPO 1603/1609 SCT018 TEMPO 1604/1617 28016G26KT PROB40 TEMPO 1611/1621 7000 SHRA SCT022
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR 280° 16kt
11:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+8h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km
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24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GQS
05
23
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 9,091 ft 150 ft ASP 43°
↓ 6.0kt ↔ 9.2kt
123° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
6,066 ft 150 ft ASP 96°
↑ 11.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAF Lossiemouth - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGQS
IATA Code: LMO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 42 ft MSL

Location

City: Lossiemouth
Country: GB
Latitude: 57.705200°
Longitude: -3.339170°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,091 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 6,066 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Resources for Pilots

Weather Data

Current conditions and forecasts

• Real-time METAR reports
• Extended TAF forecasts
• Flight rules assessment
Charts & Navigation

Essential aviation charts

• Visual approach charts
• Instrument procedures
• Airport diagrams
Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About RAF Lossiemouth

RAF Lossiemouth (EGQS/LMO) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Lossiemouth, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 42 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 10/28) 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.