Guernsey Airport (EGJB)
St. Peter Port, United Kingdom · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EGJB
IATA
GCI
City
St. Peter Port
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Elevation
336 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
49.4350, -2.6019
Overview
Channel Islands airport with maritime weather and unique British Crown Dependency regulations.
Current Weather at EGJB
Pilots flying into or out of Guernsey 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 EGJB 181020Z 04008KT 9999 FEW008 23/17 Q1018Wind 040° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 04
Current TAF
TAF EGJB 180803Z 1809/1818 34005KT CAVOK BECMG 1811/1813 05012KT FEW004Decode METAR for EGJB
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Guernsey Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EGJB. 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 EGJB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near St. Peter Port. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Guernsey 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 Guernsey Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EGJB 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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