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EGLL/LHR METAR & TAF London Heathrow Airport

London, EnglandElevation 83 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR34 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
250@18
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-41 ft
-124 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0750Z (7:50 AM local) · 34 min old

EGLL is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 18 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
250° at 18 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW049
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
10°C / 5°C
50°F / 41°F. 5°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.47 inHg
998 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999 FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0622Z (6:22 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (12:00 PM local)

EGLL forecast starts VFR at 06Z. Worst period is 10Z to 12Z with IFR possible (GUST, LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 21Z to 03Z (VFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

VFR
VFR
VFR
VFR
VFR
MVFR
0600Z6:00 AM1200Z12:00 PM1800Z6:00 PM0000Z12:00 AM0600Z6:00 AM1200Z12:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BECMG PROB30 TEMPO BKN

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›PROB30 forecast: ceiling 800 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 250° at 18 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW09L27R09R27L 250°250°18 kt250°250° 18250°
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25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
250° at 18 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 27R17 kt headwind · 6 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
27R
HEAD
17 kt
CROSS
6 kt L
BEST
27L
HEAD
17 kt
CROSS
6 kt L
OK
09L
HEAD
17 kt tail
CROSS
6 kt R
OK
09R
HEAD
17 kt tail
CROSS
6 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

09L/27R
Dimensions
12,799 x 164 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
09R/27L
Dimensions
12,001 x 164 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-41 ft
Pressure altitude
533 ft
Field elevation
83 ft MSL
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Dewpoint
5°C (41°F)
Altimeter
29.47 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1648Z 4:48 PM
Sunrise
0644Z 6:44 AM
Loggable night
1723Z (5:23 PM local) → 0609Z (6:09 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1648Z (4:48 PM local) → 0644Z (6:44 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1748Z (5:48 PM local) → 0544Z (5:44 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

London Heathrow Airport is in London, England. Field elevation 83 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAEGLL / LHR
RegionEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates51.4707, -0.4599
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

113.75
Heathrow ATIS
ATIS
115.1
Heathrow ATIS (Arrival)
ATIS
121.935
Heathrow ATIS (Departure)
ATIS
128.075
Heathrow ATIS
ATIS
121.975
Heathrow Delivery
CLD
119.725
Heathrow Director
DIR
120.4
Heathrow Director
DIR
127.525
Heathrow Director
DIR
134.975
Heathrow Director
DIR
121.7
Heathrow Ground
GND
121.85
Heathrow Ground
GND
121.9
Heathrow Ground
GND
118.5
Heathrow Tower
TWR
118.7
Heathrow Tower
TWR
124.475
Heathrow Tower
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

EGWU RAF Northolt
5 NM N
VFR
EGLF Farnborough Airport
17 NM SW
VFR
EGLC London City Airport
19 NM E
VFR
EGKB London Biggin Hill Airport
20 NM SE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗EGLL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does EGLL have a METAR?
Yes. EGLL has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does EGLL have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for EGLL; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at EGLL?
EGLL sits at 83 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for EGLL?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.