Sturgate Airfield

EGCS

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, GB

Last Updated
Jul 4, 14:20Z

No METAR Available for EGCS

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Currently using: EGXW
Weather Source: RAF Waddington (EGXW)
Distance: 14nm / 26km from EGCS

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
14:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
13 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
3,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGXW 041420Z AUTO 27013KT 9999 OVC031/// 22/14 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 58 ft
OVC 3,100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,158 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sturgate Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 13 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3100 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GCS
09
27 ✈️
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
2,691 ft 0 ft ASP
13.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
1,509 ft 0 ft ASP
8.4 kt 10.0 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sturgate Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGCS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 58 ft MSL

Location

City: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 53.381242°
Longitude: -0.684800°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 2,691 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 1,509 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sturgate Airfield

Sturgate Airfield (EGCS) is located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, GB at an elevation of 58 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (09/27, 14/32), with the longest at 2,691 feet.

Airport Overview

Sturgate Airfield serves Gainsborough, Lincolnshire in GB. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (09/27, 14/32) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 2,691 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from EGCS, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.