Clacton Airfield

EGSQ

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, GB

Last Updated
Jul 5, 07:20Z

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Currently using: EGMC
Weather Source: London Southend Airport (EGMC)
Distance: 21nm / 38km from EGSQ

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
07:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
9 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGMC 050720Z 27009KT 240V300 9999 FEW019 20/14 Q1024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 37 ft
FEW 1,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,937 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Clacton Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 9 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 0-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,900 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGMC 050605Z 0506/0515 28008KT 9999 FEW030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GSQ
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
1,961 ft 59 ft Grass 181°
0.0 kt 9.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Clacton Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGSQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 37 ft MSL

Location

City: Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.785000°
Longitude: 1.130000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 1,961 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

About Clacton Airfield

Clacton Airfield (EGSQ) is located in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, GB at an elevation of 37 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 1,961 feet.

Airport Overview

Clacton Airfield serves Clacton-on-Sea, Essex in GB. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (18/36) with grass surface. The longest runway measures 1,961 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 EGSQ, 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.