Aberdeen International Airport

EGPD / ABZ

Aberdeen, GB

Last Updated
Jul 4, 22:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
22:20Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
5 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPD 042220Z AUTO 33005KT 9999 FEW020 BKN028 14/13 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 215 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,215 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,015 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Aberdeen International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 5 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Light RADZ. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 23:00Z. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 20:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light RADZ between 15:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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 EGPD 041654Z 0418/0518 31009KT 9999 FEW020 SCT035 TEMPO 0418/0423 7000 -SHRA PROB40 TEMPO 0418/0420 5000 SHRA BECMG 0508/0511 15010KT BECMG 0515/0518 24005KT TEMPO 0515/0518 6000 -RADZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 150° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPD
05
23
14
32
16
34 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 1,893 ft 151 ft CON 46°
1.2 kt 4.9 kt
76° angle
14/32 2,165 ft 75 ft ASP 139°
4.9 kt 1.0 kt
169° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
6,407 ft 150 ft ASP 158°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
18/36 853 ft 75 ft ASP 179°
4.4 kt 2.4 kt
151° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGPD

19,562 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.3%
MVFR
24.7%
IFR
14.3%
LIFR
7.7%

Aberdeen International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 22% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, July, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.8%
NE
2.2%
E
8.2%
SE
19.2%
S
29.6%
SW
9.5%
W
10.4%
NW
14.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.9°C
Range: -8°C to 29°C
-8°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

May July March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.3 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 19,562 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aberdeen International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGPD
IATA Code: ABZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 215 ft MSL

Location

City: Aberdeen
Country: GB
Latitude: 57.201900°
Longitude: -2.197780°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 1,893 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 2,165 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 6,407 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 853 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aberdeen International Airport

Overview

Aberdeen International Airport serves as a critical transportation hub for northeast Scotland, strategically located to support offshore oil and gas industry operations. The airport handles both commercial passenger traffic and significant helicopter and charter services related to North Sea energy sector logistics. Its four runways and medium airport classification make it an important regional aviation facility.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Aberdeen demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 48.5% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 27.8% of observations. Temperatures range from -8°C to 20°C with an average of 6.9°C, presenting potential icing and temperature-related performance considerations. September, October, and November statistically offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features four runways with varying lengths and surfaces, providing operational flexibility for different aircraft types. The longest runway (16/34) at 6,407 feet offers the most substantial landing and takeoff options. Prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 10.7 knots, with maximum recorded winds of 36 knots, indicating potential wind management challenges for pilots.

Approach Considerations

All four runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components ranging between 5-8.5 knots. Runway 05/23 has the highest average crosswind at 8.5 knots, requiring particular attention during approach and landing. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of restricted visibility, though fog is present in approximately 3% of observations.

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.