RAF Fairford

EGVA / FFD

Fairford, Gloucestershire, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 14:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:55Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
5kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.97
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGVA 171455Z AUTO 14005KT 9999 BKN022 BKN032 10/06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP154 T00950060 53011 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 286ft
BKN 2,200ft AGL
BKN 3,200ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,486ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,486ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.97 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.69 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (286 ft)
Pressure Alt
236 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -295 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGVA 161455Z 1615/1721 18008KT 9999 SKC QNH2971INS BECMG 1623/1624 16010G15KT 9000 -RA OVC010 QNH2972INS BECMG 1708/1709 15012KT 9999 NSW OVC008 QNH2975INS TX10/1615Z TN04/1702Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1615 NEXT 2005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:00Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GVA
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
9,994 ft 200 ft ASP 88°
↑ 3.2kt ↔ 3.8kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAF Fairford - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGVA
IATA Code: FFD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 286 ft MSL

Location

City: Fairford, Gloucestershire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.683568°
Longitude: -1.789172°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,994 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About RAF Fairford

RAF Fairford (EGVA/FFD) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Fairford, Gloucestershire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 286 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (09/27) 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.