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 080320Z 21009KT CAVOK 13/12 Q1016Wind 210° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 21
Current TAF
TAF EGJB 080154Z 0803/0812 22012KT 9999 FEW012 PROB40 TEMPO 0803/0811 8000 -RADZ BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 0805/0811 3000 RA BR BKN005 BKN012CB BECMG 0806/0808 29015KTDecode 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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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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