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RAF Cranwell

EGYD

Sleaford, Lincolnshire, GB

Last Updated

Nov 3, 08:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

08:20Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

13°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 10°C

23kt

220°

10+ km

Visibility

9,000 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

1,006

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGYD 030820Z 22023KT 9999 FEW015 BKN090 BKN150 13/10 Q1006 TEMPO SCT013 RMK BLU TEMPO GRN

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 218ft

SCT 1,300ft AGL

FEW 1,500ft AGL

BKN 9,000ft AGL

BKN 15,000ft AGL

⛅

SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

1,300ft

AGL (Above Ground)

1,518ft AMSL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

1,500ft

AGL (Above Ground)

1,718ft AMSL

☁️

BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

9,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

9,218ft AMSL

☁️

BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

15,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

15,218ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,006 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

999 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (218 ft)

Pressure Alt

431 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 243 ft

ISA Deviation: -1.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF EGYD 030643Z 0306/0315 21018G28KT 9999 BKN027 TEMPO 0306/0313 BKN011 PROB40 TEMPO 0306/0310 6000 -RADZ TEMPO 0313/0315 BKN018

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

08:58Z BASE

+0h

MVFR 210° 18kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 2,700ft

13:00Z TEMPO

+5h

MVFR

Ceiling: 1,800ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

GYD

19 ✈️

08R

26L

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 01/19 Active: 19	4,803 ft	147 ft	ASP	8°	↑ 19.9kt • ↔ 11.5kt 30° angle
08/26	6,831 ft	147 ft	ASP	83°	↓ 16.8kt • ↔ 15.7kt 137° angle
08R/26L	2,354 ft	131 ft	GRS	89°	↓ 15.1kt • ↔ 17.4kt 131° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAF Cranwell - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGYD

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 218 ft MSL

Location

City: Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Country: GB

Latitude: 53.030300°

Longitude: -0.483242°

Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19

Length: 4,803 ft

Width: 147 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 08/26

Length: 6,831 ft

Width: 147 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 08R/26L

Length: 2,354 ft

Width: 131 ft

Surface: GRS

ILS: No

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About RAF Cranwell

RAF Cranwell (EGYD) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 218 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (01/19, 08/26, 08R/26L) with ASP and GRS surfaces . 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.