RAF Benson

EGUB / BEX

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, GB

Last Updated
Sep 16, 10:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
13kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,018
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGUB 161020Z 24013KT 9999 SCT030 17/10 Q1018 NOSIG RMK BLU BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 226ft
SCT 3,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,226ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (226 ft)
Pressure Alt
84 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 379 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGUB 160743Z 1609/1618 25012KT 9999 FEW020 PROB30 TEMPO 1609/1616 25015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GUB
01
19
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 5,981 ft 150 ft ASP
↓ 8.0kt ↔ 10.2kt
128° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
4,782 ft 100 ft ASP 56°
↑ 13.0kt ↔ 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 Benson - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGUB
IATA Code: BEX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 226 ft MSL

Location

City: Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.614366°
Longitude: -1.095991°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,981 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 4,782 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About RAF Benson

RAF Benson (EGUB/BEX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 226 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (01/19, 06/24) 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.