Wick John O'Groats Airport

EGPC / WIC

Wick, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 13:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:20Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
10kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
1,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPC 171320Z AUTO 13010KT 9999 BKN011/// OVC026/// 08/06 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 126ft
BKN 1,100ft AGL
OVC 2,600ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,226ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,726ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPC 171055Z 1712/1721 13012KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 1712/1721 7000 RA BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 1712/1721 4000 RADZ BKN006 PROB30 TEMPO 1716/1721 14015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
VFR 140° 15kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPC
08
26
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 3,399 ft 148 ft ASP 76°
↑ 5.9kt ↔ 8.1kt
54° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
6,007 ft 148 ft ASP 127°
↑ 10.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Wick John O'Groats Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGPC
IATA Code: WIC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 126 ft MSL

Location

City: Wick
Country: GB
Latitude: 58.458900°
Longitude: -3.093060°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,399 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Wick John O'Groats Airport

Wick John O'Groats Airport (EGPC/WIC) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Wick, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 126 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (08/26, 13/31) with ASP 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.