Manchester Airport

EGCC / MAN

Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 12:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
13kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,005
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGCC 031220Z COR 22013KT 9999 SCT017 16/12 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 257ft
SCT 1,700ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,957ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (257 ft)
Pressure Alt
499 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 681 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGCC 031056Z 0312/0418 21015G25KT 9999 SCT020 PROB40 TEMPO 0312/0321 6000 -RADZ RA BKN010 TEMPO 0321/0418 6000 -RADZ RA BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 0322/0408 4000 RADZ +RA BKN007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 15kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z TEMPO
+9h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,000ft
Light RADZ, Rain
22:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+10h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 700ft
RADZ, Heavy Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GCC
05L
23R ✈️
05R
23L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05L/23R
Active: 23R
10,000 ft 148 ft ASP 51°
↑ 12.8kt ↔ 2.3kt
10° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 23L
10,007 ft 148 ft CON 51°
↑ 12.8kt ↔ 2.3kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Manchester Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGCC
IATA Code: MAN
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 257 ft MSL

Location

City: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Country: GB
Latitude: 53.349375°
Longitude: -2.279521°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport (EGCC/MAN) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 257 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (05L/23R, 05R/23L) with ASP and CON surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.