RAF Benson

EGUB / BEX

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, GB

Last Updated
Nov 4, 10:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
13kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,010
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGUB 041020Z 17013KT 9999 FEW017 SCT250 16/12 Q1010 NOSIG RMK BLU BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 226ft
FEW 1,700ft AGL
SCT 25,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,926ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,226ft 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 (226 ft)
Pressure Alt
321 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 495 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGUB 040738Z 0409/0418 18012KT 9999 BKN015 BECMG 0409/0412 FEW015 BKN025 PROB30 TEMPO 0409/0412 6000 -DZ BKN012 TEMPO 0412/0418 BKN015 TEMPO 0415/0418 6000 -RADZ PROB30 TEMPO 0415/0418 4000 RADZ BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:14Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500ft
12:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500ft
15:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Light RADZ
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,000ft
RADZ

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GUB
01
19 ✈️
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
5,981 ft 150 ft ASP
↑ 12.2kt ↔ 4.4kt
20° angle
06/24 4,782 ft 100 ft ASP 56°
↓ 5.3kt ↔ 11.9kt
114° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAF Benson - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGUB
IATA Code: BEX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 226 ft MSL

Location

City: Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.614366°
Longitude: -1.095991°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,981 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 4,782 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About RAF Benson

RAF Benson (EGUB/BEX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 226 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (01/19, 06/24) 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.