Land's End Airport

EGHC / LEQ

Land's End, Cornwall, GB

Last Updated
Jul 4, 14:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
14:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
10 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGHC 041420Z 28010KT 9999 FEW004 BKN010 17/15 Q1030

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 398 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
798 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,398 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Land's End Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 10 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 6 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 18:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions between 12:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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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Raw TAF
TAF EGHC 041100Z 0412/0418 28010KT 9999 SCT010 TEMPO 0412/0418 BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 0412/0418 8000 BKN007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GHC
02
20
07
25
12
30 ✈️
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 1,585 ft 62 ft Grass 23°
2.2 kt 9.7 kt
103° angle
07/25 2,274 ft 59 ft ASPH 68°
8.5 kt 5.3 kt
148° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
1,571 ft 59 ft Grass 116°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
16/34 2,572 ft 59 ft ASPH 162°
4.7 kt 8.8 kt
118° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGHC

4,761 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65%
MVFR
18.6%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
12.1%

Land's End Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 14.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperatures typically range between 1°C and 30°C with an average of 12.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 14.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
E
13.8%
N
9.3%
S
19.6%
W
18.7%
NE
3.8%
NW
9.9%
SE
7.3%
SW
17.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.1°C
Range: 1°C to 30°C
1°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.2%

Best Months for VFR

April September July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.6 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.5 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.1 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,761 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Land's End Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGHC
IATA Code: LEQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 398 ft MSL

Location

City: Land's End, Cornwall
Country: GB
Latitude: 50.102798°
Longitude: -5.670560°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 1,585 ft
Width: 62 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 2,274 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 1,571 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 2,572 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

About Land's End Airport

Land's End Airport (EGHC/LEQ) is located in Land's End, Cornwall, GB at an elevation of 398 feet MSL. The airport has 4 runways (02/20, 07/25, 12/30, 16/34), with the longest at 2,572 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 65% of the time based on 4,761 observations, EGHC requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 16.4% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here. Fog affects the airport in approximately 9.2% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EGHC come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 14.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 38 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 12/30 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 9.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, September, July, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 1°C (34°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 12.1°C (54°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.64 to 10.2 inHg (326-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 4,761 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). 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.