Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport
What is Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport?
Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport (EGBC) is a heliport airport located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, serving pilots and aircraft operators in the region. The airfield operates 1 runway and publishes radio frequencies, navaids, and weather data for flight planning.
What is the current weather at EGBC?
METAR data not available
What runways does Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport have?
| Runway | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | - | 755 ft | 98 ft | GRS | No | Open |
Where is Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport located?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ICAO airport code?
An ICAO airport code is a four-letter identifier assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organization to airports worldwide. It is used in flight planning, weather reports, and air traffic control communications to uniquely identify each airport.
How do I read a METAR weather report?
A METAR is a routine aviation weather report. It contains the station identifier, observation time, wind direction and speed, visibility, weather phenomena (rain, fog, etc.), cloud layers with heights, temperature and dew point, and altimeter setting (QNH). Aviatr decodes each field and displays it above.
What does the flight category (VFR/IFR) mean at this airport?
Flight categories are derived from visibility and cloud ceiling. VFR (Visual Flight Rules) requires visibility above 5 miles and ceiling above 3,000 ft. MVFR (Marginal VFR) applies between 3-5 miles visibility or 1,000-3,000 ft ceiling. IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) applies below 3 miles or 1,000 ft. LIFR (Low IFR) applies below 1 mile or 500 ft ceiling.
What weather information is available for airports?
Most airports broadcast METAR weather reports covering current conditions: wind speed and direction, visibility, cloud cover, temperature, and dew point. Many airports also issue TAF forecasts covering the next 24 to 30 hours.
What is Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport?
Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport (EGBC) is an airport located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. It serves general aviation in the region.
What runways does Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport have?
Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport has 1 runway. Detailed runway dimensions, surface type, and lighting data are shown in the Runways section on this page.
What flight schools operate near Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport?
Several EASA-approved flight schools operate within 50 kilometres of Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport. The nearby flight schools section on this page lists the current schools with direct links to their profiles.