Aberdeen Airport (EGPD)
Aberdeen, United Kingdom · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EGPD
IATA
ABZ
City
Aberdeen
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Elevation
215 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
57.2019, -2.1978
Overview
North Sea oil industry helicopter hub. One of the busiest heliports in the world with rotary-wing training.
Current Weather at EGPD
Pilots flying into or out of Aberdeen 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 EGPD 030850Z 11008KT 8000 SCT005 BKN009 15/13 Q0994 TEMPO BKN010Wind 110° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 11
Current TAF
TAF AMD EGPD 030858Z 0309/0406 11005KT 9999 SCT010 BECMG 0309/0312 17010KT TEMPO 0309/0312 8000 BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 0309/0310 BKN005 TEMPO 0312/0321 9000 -RA BKN012 PROB40 TEMPO 0315/0320 4000 RA BKN004 TEMPO 0404/0406 6000 SHRA BKN008Decode METAR for EGPD
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Aberdeen Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EGPD. 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 EGPD. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Aberdeen. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EGPD include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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