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RAF Fairford

FFD · EGVA · Fairford, Gloucestershire, GB

Flights tracked
1
Live departures
0
Live arrivals
0
Airlines
0

Departure

FFD EGVA IFR

RAF Fairford

Fairford, Gloucestershire, GB

Local time
08:18 GMT+1
Timezone
Europe/London
Type
Medium Airport
Elevation
286 ft
Coordinates
51.6836, -1.7892

cloud Weather

Wind
190° / 11 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
OVC 800 ft
Temp / Dew
13°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T06:55:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF
METAR EGVA 150655Z 19011KT 9999 OVC008 13/11 A2993 RMK CIG 007 RWY09 SLP139 T01310113 RVRNO $

TAF EGVA 150600Z 1506/1612 18010G15KT 8000 BR BKN010 QNH2993INS TEMPO 1506/1508 21010G20KT 5000 BR BKN008 BECMG 1509/1510 21015G30KT 9999 NSW BKN020 620705 520006 QNH2987INS TEMPO 1510/1519 20018G30KT 5000 -SHRA VCTS BKN020CB BECMG 1521/1522 22009KT 9999 FEW015 SCT022 BKN037 QNH2997INS BECMG 1602/1603 21009KT 9999 BKN008 OVC015 QNH3001INS BECMG 1608/1609 22010G20KT 8000 -RA SCT008 BKN015 OVC023 QNH3005INS TX16/1514Z TN08/1600Z

Live traffic

Live traffic around RAF Fairford.

Recent departures last 1

DateFlightAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep Δ
2026-04-14 GTI8901 A55E46 - Apr 14, 09:35 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC1h 30m -

FFD frequently asked

What is FFD?
RAF Fairford is in Fairford, Gloucestershire, GB. Type: Medium Airport.
What's the difference between FFD and EGVA?
FFD is the 3-letter IATA code used on tickets and luggage tags. EGVA is the 4-letter ICAO code used in air traffic control and flight plans. Both refer to the same airport.
What is the elevation of FFD?
RAF Fairford sits at 286 ft (87 m) above sea level.
What is the current weather at FFD?
Latest METAR reports temperature 13.1°C, wind 190° at 11 kt, flight category IFR.