London Oxford Airport

EGTK / OXF

Kidlington, Oxfordshire, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
19:20Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
4 kt
90°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGTK 041920Z 09004KT 8000 NSC 08/07 Q1020

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGTK 041658Z 0418/0423 08006KT 9999 FEW040 PROB30 TEMPO 0418/0423 7000
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:30Z BASE
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VFR 80° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GTK
01
19
03
21
09 ✈️
27
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 5,006 ft 98 ft ASP 11°
0.8 kt 3.9 kt
79° angle
03/21 2,887 ft 154 ft GRS 22°
1.5 kt 3.7 kt
68° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
2,887 ft 148 ft GRS 85°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
11/29 2,493 ft 92 ft ASP 111°
3.7 kt 1.4 kt
21° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGTK

5,480 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58%
MVFR
27.4%
IFR
8.4%
LIFR
6.1%

London Oxford Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.2%
NE
9.7%
E
10.2%
SE
13.1%
S
25.8%
SW
18.9%
W
7.4%
NW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.8°C
Range: -6°C to 25°C
-6°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

September March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,480 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

London Oxford Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGTK
IATA Code: OXF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 270 ft MSL

Location

City: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.836899°
Longitude: -1.320000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,006 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03/21
Length: 2,887 ft
Width: 154 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 2,887 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 2,493 ft
Width: 92 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About London Oxford Airport

Overview

London Oxford Airport serves as a strategic medium-sized airport located in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. Situated at 270 feet mean sea level with coordinates 51.836899, -1.320000, the airport provides crucial general aviation infrastructure for the greater London region. Its four runways offer diverse operational capabilities for different aircraft types and wind conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly VFR conditions, with 61.3% of METAR reports showing favorable flying weather. The airport experiences moderate winds, typically from the south at an average of 10.2 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 29 knots. Temperature variation is substantial, ranging from -6°C to 25°C, with September, October, and November presenting the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features four distinct runways with varying surfaces: two asphalt (01/19 and 11/29) and two grass (03/21 and 09/27). Runway lengths range from 2,493 to 5,006 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft categories. Wind data suggests excellent runway utilization, with all runways showing 100% favorable wind alignment and modest average crosswind speeds between 5.3 and 7.7 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly southern wind patterns when planning approaches. The airport's diverse runway configuration allows for adaptable landing strategies, with minimal wind-related restrictions. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with rare instances of reduced visibility (fog present in only 2.9% of observations) and essentially no sub-3SM visibility events.

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.