MoD Boscombe Down

EGDM

Salisbury, Wiltshire, GB

Last Updated
Nov 4, 10:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
11kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,011
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGDM 041020Z 17011KT 9999 FEW015 15/12 Q1011 TEMPO SCT015 RMK BLU TEMPO BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 407ft
FEW 1,500ft AGL
SCT 1,500ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,907ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,907ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (407 ft)
Pressure Alt
472 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 570 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGDM 040740Z 0409/0418 18014KT 9999 BKN020 TEMPO 0409/0414 19017G27KT 7000 -RADZ BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0409/0412 BKN025 BECMG 0414/0416 BKN008 TEMPO 0414/0418 6000 -RADZ PROB30 TEMPO 0415/0418 3000 RADZ BKN005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:57Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 14kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
14:00Z BECMG
+4h
IFR
Ceiling: 800ft
14:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Light RADZ
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 500ft
RADZ

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GDM
05
23
05N
23N
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 10,538 ft 150 ft PEM 50°
↓ 5.5kt ↔ 9.5kt
120° angle
05N/23N 2,513 ft 0 ft ASP
↓ 10.8kt ↔ 1.9kt
170° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
6,278 ft 150 ft PEM 167°
↑ 11.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

MoD Boscombe Down - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGDM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 407 ft MSL

Location

City: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.152199°
Longitude: -1.747410°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 10,538 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 05N/23N
Length: 2,513 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 6,278 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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About MoD Boscombe Down

MoD Boscombe Down (EGDM) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 407 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (05/23, 05N/23N, 17/35) with PEM and ASP surfaces . 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.