Rochester Airport

EGTO / RCS

Rochester, Kent, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 21:50 UTC

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Weather Source: London Southend Airport (EGMC)
Distance: 15nm / 28km from EGTO

Current Weather

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Last Updated
21:50Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
16kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
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Raw METAR

METAR EGMC 032150Z 22016KT 9999 FEW019 14/12 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 436ft
FEW 1,900ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,336ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGMC 031958Z 0321/0402 21013KT 9999 SCT030 PROB40 TEMPO 0321/0323 22017G27KT PROB30 TEMPO 0321/0402 8000 -SHRA BKN009
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 13kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GTO
02L
20R ✈️
02R
20L ✈️
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02L/20R
Active: 20R
2,713 ft 105 ft Grass 23°
↑ 15.0kt ↔ 5.5kt
20° angle
✈️ 02R/20L
Active: 20L
2,264 ft 69 ft Grass 23°
↑ 15.0kt ↔ 5.5kt
20° angle
16/34 3,159 ft 115 ft Grass 161°
↑ 8.2kt ↔ 13.7kt
59° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Rochester Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGTO
IATA Code: RCS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 436 ft MSL

Location

City: Rochester, Kent
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.351898°
Longitude: 0.503333°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02L/20R
Length: 2,713 ft
Width: 105 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 02R/20L
Length: 2,264 ft
Width: 69 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,159 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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About Rochester Airport

Rochester Airport (EGTO/RCS) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Rochester, Kent, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 436 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 3 runways (02L/20R, 02R/20L, 16/34) 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.