RAF Brize Norton

EGVN / BZZ

Carterton, Oxfordshire, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:20Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
9kt
220° G21kt
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,010
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGVN 030820Z 22009G21KT 9999 BKN015 14/11 Q1010 TEMPO BKN014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 288ft
BKN 1,400ft AGL
BKN 1,500ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,688ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,788ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (288 ft)
Pressure Alt
383 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 332 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGVN 030731Z 0309/0409 22012KT 9999 SCT030 TEMPO 0309/0409 SCT020 PROB40 TEMPO 0309/0409 22015G25KT PROB30 TEMPO 0309/0409 4500 -RADZ BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR
09:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
VFR 220° 15kt
09:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4.5 km
Ceiling: 1,400ft
Light RADZ

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GVN
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
10,007 ft 184 ft ASP 74°
↑ 7.8kt ↔ 4.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAF Brize Norton - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGVN
IATA Code: BZZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 288 ft MSL

Location

City: Carterton, Oxfordshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.750000°
Longitude: -1.583620°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 184 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About RAF Brize Norton

RAF Brize Norton (EGVN/BZZ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Carterton, Oxfordshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 288 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (07/25) 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.