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Akrotiri Airfield

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Location & Surroundings

Akrotiri Airfield is an airport in United Kingdom, at 21 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kolossi, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital London is about 3240 km to the northwest.

Also known as: Díavlos Akrotiríou · Ağrotur Havaalanı

Overview

Royal Air Force Station Akrotiri is Royal Air Force station near Akrotiri in the Sovereign Base Area on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.

It is located in Akrotiri and Dhekelia, United Kingdom.

Established in 1956-01-01.

It covers about 2,128 hectare.

The elevation is around 22 metre.

Also known as: LCRA, ΑΚΤ, Βασιλική Πολεμική Αεροπορία Ακρωτηρίου, RAF Ακρωτηρίου

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Basic Data

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Located in Akrotiri and Dhekelia
  • Area 2,128 hectare
  • Type airport (AIRP)
  • a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo

Geography

  • Coordinates
    34° 35' 24" N, 32° 59' 22" E
  • Elevation DEM: 21 m
  • Timezone Asia/Nicosia
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 100 p/km²
  • Built-up 17.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Pound (GBP)
  • Phone Prefix +44

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Alternate Names

Díavlos Akrotiríou
Ağrotur Havaalanı

Weather in Akrotiri Airfield

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akrotiri Airfield, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.

Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,018.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 22.3 1.8 84 60 1,018.3 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 23.7 2.4 206 56 1,018.4 0.07 / 0.07 11 674.6 n/a
12h 22.6 1.7 279 65 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.07 0 155.9 n/a
18h 21.8 0.9 355 64 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 22.7 1.1 62 61 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 4 63.9 n/a
30h 24.0 2.9 248 59 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 12 676.5 n/a
36h 23.1 4.3 291 68 1,019.0 0.02 / 0.02 0 154.5 n/a
42h 22.3 1.4 77 65 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Friday 23.1 1.4 153 59 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 51 63.5 n/a
54h 24.2 4.1 246 62 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.00 13 673.1 n/a
60h 23.3 3.4 292 63 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 161.5 n/a
66h 22.5 1.2 63 62 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Saturday 23.3 2.1 128 58 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 63.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akrotiri Airfield?
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akrotiri Airfield today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Akrotiri Airfield?
Local time is 16:48. Time zone: Asia/Nicosia (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Akrotiri Airfield?
Akrotiri Airfield is a airport.
What is the elevation of Akrotiri Airfield?
DEM 21 m.
Where is Akrotiri Airfield located?
It is at 34.59012, 32.98942 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akrotiri Airfield in?
It is in United Kingdom.

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Last updated 2022-01-21
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