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VFR · Visual Flight Rules

RAF Cranwell

Regional Airport · Sleaford, Lincolnshire, ENG, United Kingdom

Conditions are good for visual flight at RAF Cranwell. It's 54°F with 77% humidity. Winds from 080° at 6 kt. Cloud ceiling 22,000 ft.

ICAOEGYDIATA—
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation218ft66 m
Longest runway6,831ft2,082 m
Runways42 lighted
Coordinates53.03, -0.4953°01'38.3"N 0°29'35.2"W
ClassRegionalNo scheduled service

Current weather

29 min ago
54°F12°C · Dew 46°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW080° @ 6 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • Ceiling22,000 ft AGL
  • Humidity77%
  • Altimeter30.18 inHg
  • Pressure1022 hPa
  • GustsNone
Overcast 22,000′

Conditions are good for visual flight at RAF Cranwell. It's 54°F with 77% humidity. Winds from 080° at 6 kt. Cloud ceiling 22,000 ft.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR EGYD 281920Z AUTO 08006KT 9999 OVC220/// 12/08 Q1022
Decoded — plain language
Wind080° @ 6 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature54°F / 12°C
Dew point46°F · 77% RH
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Ceiling22,000 ft AGL
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyOvercast 22,000′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 19:20Z·Cranwell, EN, GB·29 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 15:00Z – Mon 20:00Z
  1. InitialMon 15:00Zuntil Mon 20:00Z
    VFRWind080° @ 3 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 4,000′
    Now
RAWTAF EGYD 281333Z 2815/2820 08003KT 9999 FEW040

Issued 28 Sep 2026 13:33Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

08/26
NESW
08
Headwind6 kt
Crosswind0 kt
★ Best
26
Tailwind6 kt
Crosswind0 kt
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

4 total
08/26◐ lit
6,831 ft2,082 × 147 ft · Asphalt
01/19◐ lit
4,803 ft1,464 × 147 ft · Asphalt
06/24
3,927 ft1,197 × 98 ft · Grass / Turf
03/21
3,619 ft1,103 × 98 ft · Grass / Turf

Radio frequencies

11 listed
ATIS135.675
ATIS233.628
Ground36.92
Tower125.05
Tower268.625
Approach119.375
Approach280.775
Departure119.375
Departure275.675
CAC27.777
GRN240.425
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.