METAR EGCK 270950Z 03008KT 9999 FEW002 15/09 Q1027
Category: VFR
Wind: 30° at 8 kt
Recomended Runway 03 based on current wind conditions, with a headwind component of 8 kt and a crosswind component of 0 kt.
location_onLocation: 1 nm NE of Tywyn.
mapMap: Open in Maps
Unicom U 122.800
Length: 496 m (1627.29664 ft) close_small 26 m (1627.29664 ft)
Surface: Grass
Headings: 208,28
| Runway | Surface | Length | Width | Lighting | TORA / LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 / 21 | Grass |
500 m 1640.42 ft |
16 m 52.49344 ft |
Nil |
TORA: m (0ft) LDA: m (0ft) TORA: m (0ft) LDA: m (0ft) |
Altitude: 40 ft AMSL
QFE Available: Yes -- Estimated QFE: 1027 hPa
Transition Altitude: 3000 ft
Presence of pedigree sheep all year round. PPR is required to ensure the runway is cleared.
The runway shall only remain clear up to one hour after the agreed ETA.
Rwy 03 - RH.
Rwy 21 - LH.
A/D suffers rotor in N & NW winds particularly Rwy 21.
Grass can be extremely slippery when wet so do not land long as Rwy gradient will not assist.
Local coastal winds.
The high ground to NE is up to 3000ft, and the arrival is uphill from both ends.
Slow-flying cormorants (Flocks up to 80 at a time).
Ground Layout: