RAF Brize Norton

EGVN / BZZ

Carterton, Oxfordshire, GB

Last Updated
Sep 16, 08:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
8kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,017
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGVN 160850Z 25008KT 9999 FEW028 16/09 Q1017 NOSIG RMK BLU BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 288ft
FEW 2,800ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,088ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (288 ft)
Pressure Alt
176 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 365 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGVN 160736Z 1609/1709 25010KT 9999 FEW035 TEMPO 1622/1705 6000 RA BKN010 PROB40 TEMPO 1701/1705 3000 RADZ BKN006 BECMG 1705/1709 BKN012 TEMPO 1705/1709 5000 -RADZ PROB30 TEMPO 1705/1709 3000 RADZ BKN006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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°
↑ 8.0kt ↔ 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 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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Operations

Airport operational data

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

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.