cloud METAR Info
EGCK 271850Z AUTO 23007KT 9999 FEW046/// 17/13 Q1019
Category: VFR
Wind: 230° at 7 kt
Recomended Runway 25 based on current wind conditions, with a headwind component of 6.6 kt and a crosswind component of 2.4 kt.
EGCK - Caernarfon
location_onLocation: 3.5 nm SW of Caernarfon.
mapMap: Open in Maps
road Runways
Runway: 10/28
Length: 1066 m (3497.37544 ft) close_small 20 m (3497.37544 ft)
Surface: Bituminous
Headings: 195,15
| Runway | Surface | Length | Width | Lighting | TORA / LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 / 20 | Asphalt |
1080 m 3543.3072 ft |
23 m 75.45932 ft |
Nil |
TORA: 1080 m (3543ft) LDA: 1003 m (3291ft) TORA: 1044 m (3425ft) LDA: 1044 m (3425ft) |
| 07 / 25 | Asphalt |
932 m 3057.74288 ft |
23 m 75.45932 ft |
Thr Rwy / Ap Thr Rwy RCL PAPI 3.5° |
TORA: 727 m (2385ft) LDA: 810 m (2657ft) TORA: 799 m (2621ft) LDA: 727 m (2385ft) |
altitude Elevation & Pressure
Altitude: 14 ft AMSL
QFE Available: Yes -- Estimated QFE: 1019 hPa
Transition Altitude: 3000 ft
radio Navaids
Name: WAL
Frequency: 114.1 kHz
Notes: R249 46.6DME
description Airfield Notes
The aerodrome is in the vicinity of Valley CMATZ.
Aircraft should transit the Menai Straits below 1500ft (Holyhead QNH)
All CAT operations to make the approach to the licensed runway 07/25
loop Circuit & Procedures
Circuit Height 800ft aal.
Rwy 07/20 - LH.
Rwy 02/25 - RH.
flight_land Arrival
Arriving aircraft. Aircraft should call Valley ATC on 125.225 MHz at least 15 minutes before ETA Caernarfon ATZ boundary.
flight_takeoff Departure
Departing aircraft. Unless otherwise instructed, departing aircraft should call Valley ATC on 125.225 MHz immediately after take-off.
volume_off Noise Abatement
Helicopters must not overfly any caravan site within the ATZ below 1000ft QFE.
warning Caution
No caution information available.
report_problem Warning
Turbulance might on occassion be experienced when there is an easterly wind.
High ground beyond 6 NM southeast of the aerodrome rising to 3560 FT AAL/AMSL.
Runway 07 take-off; Beyond 11000 M there is mountainous terrain, rising to 3560 FT.
Due to RSPB reserve 1 KM south of the aerodrome, between September-March, there will be increased bird activity.
Air Ambulance and Coastguard helicopter operations are based at Caernarfon and will be given the appropriate priority over other traffic when operating. These operations may occur H24 including outside of the operating hours of the aerodrome and pilots are to make a blind call on Caernarfon Radio 122.255 MHz when the aerodrome is published as closed and they are transiting through or close to the ATZ.
During periods of heavy rain, runways are liable to have patches of standing water.
Light aircraft are warned of the possible effect of wake turbulence by preceding helicopters on approach or departure.
Light aircraft should also be aware of the possible effect of rotor downwash generated by large helicopters operating on the aerodrome, including the home based S92 SAR Helicopters.
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