Aerodrome
EGCK - CAERNARFON
Location, elevation, runway distances, helicopter landing areas, radio frequencies, and map facts for a quick aerodrome check. Use this as a starting point, then confirm official data and brief weather, NOTAMs, services, local procedures, and runway wind before flight.
Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGCK
- Type
- Aerodrome/Heliport
- Location
- 4 NM SW of Caernarfon.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 14 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -0.26° (2027) annual change 0.19°
- Coordinates
- 53.10182, -4.33761
Operating hours
0900-1645 (0800-1545).
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR. SAR Operations H24. The aerodrome and fuel may be available by arrangement outside the above hours. All requests to operate outside notified hours are to be made through operations on 01286-830800. Requests for extension to operating hours made less than 2 hours before notified closing time cannot be guaranteed. Pilots requiring fuel on arrival should make this request when inbound on A/G frequency WDI (LGTD) - 530604.67N 0042013.05W.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: AIR CAERNARFON LTD.
Phone: 01286-830800
Email: [email protected]
Address: Caernarfon Aerodrome, Dinas Dinlle, Gwynedd, LL54 5TP.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 932 m | 23 m | Asphalt | 727 mTORA 727 m | 810 mASDA 727 m |
| 25 | 932 m | 23 m | Asphalt | 799 mTORA 799 m | 727 mASDA 799 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| CAERNARFON RADIO | 122.255 MHz | LIMITED • 0900-1645 (0800-1545). • A/G frequency. | Service notes: ATZ hours co-incident with A/G hours, but not by arrangement. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours co-incident with A/G hours, but not by arrangement. | |||
| Other service - Sar | |||
| Other service - Sar | |||
| CAERNARFON RADIO | 122.255 MHz | NORMAL | Service notes: Due to SAR H24 operations, all aircraft to transmit blind calls out of airfield licensed hours. |
| Service notes: Due to SAR H24 operations, all aircraft to transmit blind calls out of airfield licensed hours. | |||
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: 0900-1645 (0800-1545).
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: 0900-1645 (0800-1545).
Notes: 50,000 LT. Delivery 500 LT per minute.
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- Nearby METAR/TAF and runway wind for departure planning
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Preview
EGCK Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGCK 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024
Runway wind
Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt
Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.
Nearby NOTAM
Aerodrome lighting maintenance
PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.
Wise Assistant
Briefing snapshot
EGCK looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.