RAF Lakenheath

EGUL / LKZ

Brandon, Suffolk, GB

Last Updated
Nov 4, 06:05 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:05Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
12kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.85
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI EGUL 040605Z AUTO 18012KT 9999 BKN023 14/10 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP112 FZRANO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 32ft
BKN 2,300ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,332ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.85 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.82 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (32 ft)
Pressure Alt
102 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -10 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGUL 040600Z 0406/0512 19012G25KT 9999 BKN025 QNH2985INS BECMG 0416/0417 17012KT 6000 -SHRA BKN020 QNH2981INS BECMG 0503/0504 19012KT 9999 NSW BKN025 QNH2975INS TX17/0412Z TN12/0506Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:24Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500ft
16:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR 170° 12kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GUL
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
8,998 ft 150 ft PEM 56°
↑ 7.7kt ↔ 9.2kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAF Lakenheath - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGUL
IATA Code: LKZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 32 ft MSL

Location

City: Brandon, Suffolk
Country: GB
Latitude: 52.409540°
Longitude: 0.561161°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,998 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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About RAF Lakenheath

RAF Lakenheath (EGUL/LKZ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Brandon, Suffolk, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 32 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with PEM 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.