RAF Brize Norton

EGVN / BZZ

Carterton, Oxfordshire, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 15:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
3kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,015
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGVN 171550Z 10003KT 9999 FEW023 09/07 Q1015 TEMPO SCT022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 288ft
SCT 2,200ft AGL
FEW 2,300ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,488ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,588ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (288 ft)
Pressure Alt
235 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -416 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGVN 171345Z 1715/1815 13005KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 1715/1718 7000 SHRA SCT014 TEMPO 1718/1724 SCT010 PROB30 1720/1815 1200 BR MIFG SCT002 BECMG 1800/1802 5000 BR BKN005 PROB40 1800/1815 2000 DZ BKN004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR
20:00Z PROB30
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.2 km
Mist, Shallow Fog
00:00Z BECMG
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 500ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GVN
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
10,007 ft 184 ft ASP 74°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAF Brize Norton - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGVN
IATA Code: BZZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 288 ft MSL

Location

City: Carterton, Oxfordshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.750000°
Longitude: -1.583620°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 184 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About RAF Brize Norton

RAF Brize Norton (EGVN/BZZ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Carterton, Oxfordshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 288 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (07/25) 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.