RAF Cranwell

EGYD

Sleaford, Lincolnshire, GB

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:50Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
25kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
2,200ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,009
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGYD 160550Z 26025KT 9999 FEW024 SCT030 BKN070 12/09 Q1009 TEMPO BKN022 RMK BLU TEMPO WHT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 218ft
BKN 2,200ft AGL
FEW 2,400ft AGL
SCT 3,000ft AGL
BKN 7,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,418ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,618ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,218ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,218ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (218 ft)
Pressure Alt
342 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 35 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGYD 160524Z 1606/1615 27018G28KT 9999 FEW022 BKN030 PROB40 TEMPO 1606/1611 BKN022 PROB30 TEMPO 1611/1614 7000 -SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 18kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000ft
11:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GYD
01
19
08
26 ✈️
08R
26L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 4,803 ft 147 ft ASP
↓ 7.7kt ↔ 23.8kt
108° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
6,831 ft 147 ft ASP 83°
↑ 25.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
08R/26L 2,354 ft 131 ft GRS 89°
↓ 24.7kt ↔ 3.9kt
171° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAF Cranwell - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGYD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 218 ft MSL

Location

City: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 53.030300°
Longitude: -0.483242°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,803 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 6,831 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 2,354 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

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

About RAF Cranwell

RAF Cranwell (EGYD) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 218 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (01/19, 08/26, 08R/26L) with ASP and GRS surfaces . 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.