Cranfield Airport

EGTC

Bedford, Bedfordshire, GB

Last Updated
Sep 16, 08:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
16kt
260° G26kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGTC 160850Z 26016G26KT 9999 FEW029 15/08 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 360ft
FEW 2,900ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,260ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGTC 160800Z 1609/1618 24014KT 9999 SCT025 PROB30 TEMPO 1609/1617 24016G26KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 14kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
VFR 240° 16kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GTC
03
21 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
5,902 ft 148 ft ASP 32°
↑ 10.3kt ↔ 12.3kt
50° angle
18/36 2,033 ft 59 ft ASP 175°
↑ 1.4kt ↔ 15.9kt
85° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cranfield Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGTC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 360 ft MSL

Location

City: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 52.072201°
Longitude: -0.616667°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,902 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 2,033 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

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

About Cranfield Airport

Cranfield Airport (EGTC) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 360 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (03/21, 18/36) 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.