Southampton Airport (EGHI)
Southampton, United Kingdom · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EGHI
IATA
SOU
City
Southampton
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Elevation
44 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
50.9503, -1.3568
Overview
Southern England airport with major flying club and training operations in relatively quiet airspace.
Current Weather at EGHI
Pilots flying into or out of Southampton Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR EGHI 030850Z AUTO 20015KT 4800 -RA BKN015 BKN022 15/12 Q1005Wind 200° at 15 kt — likely active runway near heading 20
Current TAF
TAF EGHI 030804Z 0309/0318 21016KT 9999 SCT012 BKN020 BECMG 0309/0311 21020G30KT TEMPO 0309/0313 6000 RA -RADZ BKN008 PROB30 TEMPO 0310/0313 3000 RADZ BKN004 BECMG 0312/0315 24020G32KTDecode METAR for EGHI
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Southampton Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EGHI. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for EGHI. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Southampton. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Southampton Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Southampton Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EGHI include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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