Elmsett Airfield

EGST

Ipswich, Suffolk, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:31 UTC

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Currently using: EGUW
Weather Source: Wattisham Airfield (EGUW)
Distance: 3nm / 6km from EGST

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:31Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
12kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,010
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI EGUW 030831Z 20012KT 9999 SCT010 BKN080 11/11 Q1010 TEMPO FEW010 RMK GRN TEMPO BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 246ft
SCT 1,000ft AGL
FEW 1,000ft AGL
BKN 8,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,246ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,246ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,246ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (246 ft)
Pressure Alt
341 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -80 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGUW 030727Z 0307/0315 21013KT 9999 SCT040 PROB30 TEMPO 0307/0311 -RA SCT010 BECMG 0308/0311 22015G25KT PROB30 TEMPO 0311/0315 SCT016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 13kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
VFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GST
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
2,920 ft 85 ft Grass 49°
↑ 10.4kt ↔ 6.0kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Elmsett Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGST
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 246 ft MSL

Location

City: Ipswich, Suffolk
Country: GB
Latitude: 52.075454°
Longitude: 0.977654°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,920 ft
Width: 85 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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About Elmsett Airfield

Elmsett Airfield (EGST) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Ipswich, Suffolk, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 246 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with Grass 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.