Ceuta Heliport

GECE / JCU

Ceuta, ES

Last Updated
Jun 10, 02:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
02:30Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
1 kt
Variable
0.35 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GECE 100230Z AUTO VRB01KT 0350 FG VV001 19/19 Q1015

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Ceuta Heliport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with clear skies and 0.35 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is severely reduced to 0.35 km, likely due to fog, mist, or precipitation. Special VFR or an IFR clearance may be required. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 19°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 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, Fog. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 03:00Z and 09:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Fog between 03:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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 GECE 100200Z 1003/1103 VRB02KT 9999 FEW010 TX25/1014Z TN18/1007Z PROB40 TEMPO 1003/1009 4000 BR BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 1003/1006 0500 FG VV001 BECMG 1006/1008 10010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
03:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist
03:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.5 km
Ceiling: 100 ft
Fog
06:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 100° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECE
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 787 ft 115 ft ASP 67° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GECE

12,194 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.6%
MVFR
19.2%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
0.5%

Ceuta Heliport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 30°C with an average of 17.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, May, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
26.6%
N
2.9%
S
7.7%
W
22.9%
NE
5.3%
NW
14.3%
SE
4.8%
SW
15.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.5°C
Range: 9°C to 30°C
9°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

November May December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 12,194 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ceuta Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GECE
IATA Code: JCU
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Ceuta
Country: ES
Latitude: 35.892657°
Longitude: -5.306321°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 787 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ceuta Heliport

Ceuta Heliport (GECE/JCU) is located in Ceuta, ES at an elevation of 8 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 787 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 12,194 weather observations shows GECE maintains VFR conditions 77.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 19.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 3.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at GECE come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 9 knots and recorded gusts up to 33 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, May, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 9°C (48°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 17.5°C (64°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.95 to 10.32 inHg (337-350 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 12,194 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.