London Luton Airport

EGGW / LTN

Luton, Bedfordshire, GB

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
21:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
9 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGGW 222120Z AUTO 07009KT 9999 NCD 07/02 Q1028

Weather Briefing

VFR

London Luton Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 9 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast between 00:00Z and 08:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Mist between 03:00Z and 07:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGGW 221657Z 2218/2318 07008KT 9999 FEW040 TEMPO 2300/2308 7000 BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 2303/2307 1200 BR BKN001
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
03:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.2 km
Ceiling: 100 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GGW
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
7,093 ft 148 ft ASP 74°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGGW

10,077 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53%
MVFR
20.4%
IFR
12%
LIFR
14.5%

London Luton Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 26.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between -5°C and 25°C with an average of 8°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.2%
NE
8.8%
E
7.1%
SE
12%
S
25.1%
SW
19%
W
13.4%
NW
8.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 8°C
Range: -5°C to 25°C
-5°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.8%

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 10,077 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

London Luton Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGGW
IATA Code: LTN
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 526 ft MSL

Location

City: Luton, Bedfordshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.874699°
Longitude: -0.368333°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 7,093 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About London Luton Airport

Overview

London Luton Airport serves as a significant commercial airport located in Bedfordshire, approximately 28 miles north of central London. Positioned at an elevation of 526 feet mean sea level, the airport primarily handles passenger and charter operations, supporting substantial regional and international air traffic.

Flying Conditions

Located in southeastern England, Luton experiences temperate maritime climate conditions with moderate seasonal variations. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and crosswind challenges, particularly on the single runway 07/25, which measures 7,093 feet in length and is surfaced with asphalt.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position within the Greater London area places it in a complex airspace environment with multiple surrounding controlled airspaces. Its elevation of 526 feet MSL suggests relatively modest terrain challenges, with surrounding landscape characterized by gently undulating terrain typical of the Bedfordshire region.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 provides the primary approach avenue, with orientation suggesting potential wind variations between easterly and westerly directions. Pilots should prepare for potential wind gradient effects and crosswind component management given the runway's single directional configuration and the region's variable meteorological conditions.

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.

Official Data Sources

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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.