Compton Abbas Aerodrome

EGHA

Shaftesbury, Dorset, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 15:50 UTC

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Weather Source: Bournemouth Airport (EGHH)
Distance: 16nm / 30km from EGHA

Current Weather

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Last Updated
15:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
3kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
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Raw METAR

METAR EGHH 171550Z 14003KT 9999 SCT014 09/07 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 811ft
SCT 1,400ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,211ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGHH 171401Z 1715/1724 15005KT 9999 SCT025 PROB30 TEMPO 1715/1718 6000 SHRA BKN012 TEMPO 1718/1724 6000 BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 1719/1724 4000 BR BKN006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,000ft
19:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 600ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
GHA
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
2,621 ft 98 ft Grass 79°
↑ 1.5kt ↔ 2.6kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Compton Abbas Aerodrome - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGHA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 811 ft MSL

Location

City: Shaftesbury, Dorset
Country: GB
Latitude: 50.967201°
Longitude: -2.153610°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 2,621 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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About Compton Abbas Aerodrome

Compton Abbas Aerodrome (EGHA) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Shaftesbury, Dorset, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 811 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) with Grass surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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