Ceuta Heliport

GECE / JCU

Ceuta, ES

Last Updated
May 14, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
18:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
15 kt
260°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GECE 141800Z AUTO 26015KT 210V290 CAVOK 21/13 Q1010

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ceuta Heliport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 15 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions between 15:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 GECE 141400Z 1415/1515 29018KT CAVOK TX23/1514Z TN15/1506Z PROB40 TEMPO 1415/1515 27020G30KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 18 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECE
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
787 ft 115 ft ASP 67°
14.8 kt 2.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GECE

11,012 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.6%
MVFR
20.4%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
0.4%

Ceuta Heliport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 30°C with an average of 17.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
3%
NE
5.5%
E
25.7%
SE
4.3%
S
7.4%
SW
16.2%
W
24.4%
NW
13.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.2°C
Range: 9°C to 30°C
9°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

May November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 11,012 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ceuta Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GECE
IATA Code: JCU
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Ceuta
Country: ES
Latitude: 35.892657°
Longitude: -5.306321°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 787 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ceuta Heliport

Ceuta Heliport (GECE/JCU) is located in Ceuta, ES at an elevation of 8 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 787 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 11,012 weather observations shows GECE maintains VFR conditions 76.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 20.4% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at GECE come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 9.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 33 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, November, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 9°C (48°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 17.2°C (63°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.95 to 10.32 inHg (337-350 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,012 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.