Ceuta Heliport

GECE / JCU

Ceuta, ES

Last Updated
Jul 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
9 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GECE 041000Z AUTO 10009KT 060V150 9999 FEW015 BKN022 OVC025 26/22 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 2,200 ft AGL
OVC 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,508 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,208 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,508 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Ceuta Heliport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 9 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2200 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 00:00Z and 09:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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 040800Z 0409/0509 11009KT 9999 BKN018 TX28/0414Z TN22/0505Z TEMPO 0409/0412 BKN010 TEMPO 0500/0509 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:10Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 110° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft

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: 07
787 ft 115 ft ASP 67°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GECE

13,314 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78%
MVFR
18.8%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
0.6%

Ceuta Heliport typically experiences VFR conditions 78% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 30°C with an average of 18°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, May, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
27%
N
3.3%
S
7.6%
W
21.4%
NE
5.6%
NW
15.4%
SE
5.2%
SW
14.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 18°C
Range: 9°C to 30°C
9°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

November May December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 13,314 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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 13,314 weather observations shows GECE maintains VFR conditions 78% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 18.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 3.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at GECE come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 8.9 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 4.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, May, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 9°C (48°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 18°C (64°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 13,314 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.