RAF Cosford

EGWC

Cosford, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 15:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,016
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGWC 171550Z 13006KT 9999 FEW012 07/06 Q1016 RMK BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 272ft
FEW 1,200ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,472ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (272 ft)
Pressure Alt
190 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -705 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGWC 171357Z 1715/1718 16005KT 9999 BKN015 BECMG 1715/1717 FEW015 PROB40 1717/1718 4000 BR MIFG
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:27Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500ft
17:00Z PROB40
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Mist, Shallow Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GWC
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
3,890 ft 150 ft ASP 58°
↑ 2.1kt ↔ 5.6kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAF Cosford - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGWC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 272 ft MSL

Location

City: Cosford
Country: GB
Latitude: 52.639999°
Longitude: -2.305580°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 3,890 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About RAF Cosford

RAF Cosford (EGWC) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Cosford, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 272 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (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.