Barrow Walney Island Airport

EGNL / BWF

Barrow-in-Furness, GB

Last Updated
May 15, 07:20Z

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Currently using: EGNH
Weather Source: Blackpool Airport (EGNH)
Distance: 23nm / 43km from EGNL

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
07:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
10 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGNH 150720Z 02010KT 9999 FEW030 09/M01 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 173 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,173 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Barrow Walney Island Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 10 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of -1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 06:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD EGNH 150623Z 1506/1515 03009KT 9999 SCT030 PROB30 TEMPO 1506/1514 7000 -SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GNL
05
23
12
30
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 3,438 ft 151 ft ASP 56°
8.1 kt 5.9 kt
36° angle
12/30 1,326 ft 151 ft ASP 113°
0.5 kt 10.0 kt
93° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
3,318 ft 151 ft ASP 166°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Barrow Walney Island Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGNL
IATA Code: BWF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 173 ft MSL

Location

City: Barrow-in-Furness
Country: GB
Latitude: 54.128611°
Longitude: -3.267500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,438 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 1,326 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,318 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Barrow Walney Island Airport

Overview

Barrow Walney Island Airport is a medium-sized airport located in Barrow-in-Furness, Great Britain, situated at an elevation of 173 feet mean sea level. The airport serves the local region with multiple runway configurations, providing essential aviation infrastructure for the surrounding area. Its geographical coordinates at 54.128611, -3.267500 place it in a coastal landscape near the Irish Sea.

Flying Conditions

The airport's three asphalted runways offer diverse landing options with varying lengths: Runway 05/23 at 3,438 feet, Runway 12/30 at 1,326 feet, and Runway 17/35 at 3,318 feet. Given its coastal location, pilots should anticipate potential maritime weather influences including variable wind conditions and potential low visibility scenarios typical of northwest England's maritime climate.

Notable Features

Barrow Walney Island Airport's multi-runway configuration provides operational flexibility for different wind conditions and aircraft types. The substantial runway lengths, particularly the 3,438-foot and 3,318-foot runways, accommodate a range of aircraft sizes and operational requirements. Its proximity to Walney Island suggests potential challenging terrain and wind dynamics that pilots should carefully assess during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Pilots approaching Barrow Walney Island Airport should carefully evaluate runway selection based on current wind direction, utilizing the three available runway orientations. The varied runway lengths and orientations (05/23, 12/30, and 17/35) provide strategic options for handling different wind vectors and approach scenarios. Careful preflight planning and awareness of local geographical features will be critical for safe operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.