Europe Aviation Weather Report for RAF Akrotiri (LCRA/AKT)
Decoded TAF & METAR reports Decoded for RAF Akrotiri at 08:20 UTC on the 19th
Runways Available 10, 28
Below are the latest METAR & TAF reports for RAF Akrotiri, as well as details for the nearest alternates.
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METAR data is updated on the hour and half hour, TAF data is updated every few hours inline with its publication schedule.
Weather Decoded for RAF Akrotiri at 08:20 UTC on the 19th
The follow is the current weather decoded from the most recently published METAR.
Almanac for daylight hours at RAF Akrotiri, all times in UTC.
| Dawn Twilight | 03:27 |
| Sunrise | 03:51 |
| Sunset | 15:59 |
| Evening Twilight | 16:23 |
Wind
Direction: North Easterly
Magnetic: 040°
Speed: 5kts (8mph)
Visibility
Horizontal Visibility: Greater than 10km
Clouds
Few (1 - 2 octas coverage) at 2000ft
Few (1 - 2 octas coverage) at 3000ft
Cloud type Cumulonimbus
Broken (5 - 7 octas coverage) at 6000ft
Weather Phenomena
No precipitation detected
No significant change to the conditions expected
Temperature
Temperature: 19°
Dewpoint: 13°
Pressure
QNH: 0999
RAW METAR and TAF data for RAF Akrotiri with threats highlighted based on your type of flight operation above.
METAR LCRA 190820Z 04005KT 9999 FEW020 FEW030CB BKN060 19/13 Q0999 NOSIG
METAR LCRA 190720Z 08010KT 9999 VCSH FEW015 FEW035CB BKN060 17/13 Q0999 TEMPO 6000 TSRA
METAR LCRA 190650Z 10008KT 9999 -SHRA FEW035CB BKN060 BKN080 18/13 Q0999 RETS TEMPO 7000 SHRA
SPECI LCRA 190607Z 10008KT 9999 TS VCSH FEW040CB BKN080 17/12 Q0999 TEMPO 6000 TSRA RMK BLU TEMPO WHT
| Runway 10 | |
|---|---|
| Headwind | Crosswind |
| 3 kts | 4 kts |
Wind favours runway 10 with a crosswind of 4 kts and a headwind of 3 kts
LCRA 190748Z 1909/2003 09010KT 9999 FEW020
TEMPO 1909/2003 7000 SHRA SCT015TCU
PROB30 TEMPO 1909/1915 VRB15G25KT 3000 +SHRA TSRA BKN015CB
BECMG 1912/1915 27005KT
PROB30 TEMPO 1915/1924 VRB15G25KT 4000 TSRA BKN020CB
BECMG 1919/1922 28015KT
PROB30 TEMPO 2000/2003 VRB15G25KT 3000 +SHRA TSRA BKN020CB
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Both the latest METAR and TAF are decoded into plain text with hour by hour synopsis in the expanded decoded weather tab.
The nearest 4 alternate airport's weather is also avaiable via the Alternates tab.
The following is the forecast presented in hour segments from the most recently published TAF above.
Notes for using the following -
1) BECMG (becoming) assumes the change will occur at the end of the period listed, e.g. BECMG xx10/xx12, the new conditions will be present from 12 noon.
2) PROB30 are listed as Low Probability Temporary Conditions with PROB40 being listed as High Probability Temporary Conditions.
3) TEMPO are listed as Temporary Conditions, these conditions will be present for 50% of the time period.
4) All times are in UTC (zulu).
Forecast for period 09:00-10:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 10:00-11:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 11:00-12:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 12:00-13:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 13:00-14:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 14:00-15:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 15:00-16:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 16:00-17:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 17:00-18:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 18:00-19:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 19:00-20:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 20:00-21:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 21:00-22:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 22:00-23:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 23:00-00:00 on the 19th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 00:00-01:00 on the 20th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 01:00-02:00 on the 20th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
Forecast for period 02:00-03:00 on the 20th
Temporary Conditions
Low Probability Temporary Conditions
* Although every effort has been made to confirm the accuracy of these decode, the raw metar and TAF from above must be used for flight planning purposes.
** These decode are designed for civilian airports only, military decodes will most likely contain omissions or errors.
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Paphos Airport (LCPH/PFO)
Runways Available 11, 29
Distance 30 Nautical Miles
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| Wind Variable (max) | |
|---|---|
| Headwind | Crosswind |
| ~2 kts | ~2 kts |
Larnaca Airport (LCLK/LCA)
Runways Available 04, 22
Distance 41 Nautical Miles
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| Runway 04 | |
|---|---|
| Headwind | Crosswind |
| 5 kts | 4 kts |
Antalya Airport (LTAI/AYT)
Runways Available 18L, 18C, 18R, 36L, 36C, 36R
Distance 201 Nautical Miles
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| Runway 36 | |
|---|---|
| Headwind | Crosswind |
| 9 kts | 8 kts |
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