Sleap Airfield

EGCV

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:20 UTC

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Currently using: EGOS
Weather Source: RAF Shawbury (EGOS)
Distance: 4nm / 8km from EGCV

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:20Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
15kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,005
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGOS 030820Z 21015KT 9999 FEW022 BKN026 14/11 Q1005 TEMPO SCT022 RMK BLACKBLU TEMPO WHT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 275ft
FEW 2,200ft AGL
SCT 2,200ft AGL
BKN 2,600ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,475ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,475ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,875ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (275 ft)
Pressure Alt
517 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 463 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGOS 030728Z 0307/0315 20012KT 9999 BKN025 TEMPO 0307/0315 -RA BKN017 PROB30 TEMPO 0307/0311 7000 RA SCT012 PROB30 TEMPO 0311/0315 20015G25KT 7000 RA SCT014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:56Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500ft
11:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
MVFR 200° 15kt
Visibility: 7 km
Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GCV
05
23 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
2,621 ft 151 ft Asphalt 48°
↑ 14.1kt ↔ 5.1kt
20° angle
18/36 2,542 ft 59 ft Asphalt 181°
↑ 13.1kt ↔ 7.3kt
29° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sleap Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGCV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 275 ft MSL

Location

City: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 52.834809°
Longitude: -2.770312°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,621 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 2,542 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

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About Sleap Airfield

Sleap Airfield (EGCV) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 275 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 18/36) with Asphalt surface . Weather services provide regular 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.