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Barrow/Walney Island Airport

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Location & Surroundings

Barrow/Walney Island Airport is an airport in England, United Kingdom, at 52 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Barrow in Furness, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital London is about 360 km to the southeast.

Overview

Walney Aerodrome is airport in the United Kingdom.

It is located in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom.

The elevation is around 44 foot.

Also known as: BWF, EGNL, Walney Island Airport

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Basic Data

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Located in Barrow-in-Furness
  • 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
    54° 7' 52" N, 3° 15' 49" W
  • Elevation 52 m (DEM: 8 m)
  • Timezone Europe/London
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 191 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.2%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Pound (GBP)
  • Phone Prefix +44

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Weather in Barrow/Walney Island Airport

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barrow/Walney Island Airport, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 9.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 11.8 C, max wind 9.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 268 W/m2.

Temperature
9.6 C
Wind
5.3 m/s N (338 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 9.6 5.3 338 77 1,016.0 - / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
6h 11.8 7.4 321 68 1,015.7 0.01 / 0.01 6 268.1 n/a
12h 10.9 9.1 319 70 1,015.8 0.34 / 0.34 3 264.7 n/a
18h 9.7 7.9 331 73 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.04 1 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 8.7 6.0 336 76 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
30h 11.8 4.8 305 66 1,021.4 0.03 / 0.03 86 257.2 n/a
36h 10.6 8.9 217 81 1,018.1 0.63 / 0.67 100 204.1 n/a
42h 14.1 10.7 246 97 1,008.7 17.68 / 18.35 100 0.0 n/a
Friday 14.8 11.1 250 94 1,006.0 0.00 / 4.69 98 0.0 n/a
54h 13.0 11.3 275 76 1,007.3 0.00 / 3.61 7 166.1 n/a
60h 11.9 12.0 270 73 1,007.1 0.00 / 1.03 29 255.9 n/a
66h 11.3 14.8 268 78 1,006.5 0.00 / 1.01 98 0.0 n/a
Saturday 11.1 14.3 280 65 1,006.0 0.00 / 0.67 100 0.0 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 Barrow/Walney Island Airport?
Now 9.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 11.8 C, max wind 9.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 268 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 Barrow/Walney Island Airport today?
Sunrise around 07:24 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Barrow/Walney Island Airport?
Local time is 17:29. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Barrow/Walney Island Airport?
Barrow/Walney Island Airport is a airport.
What is the elevation of Barrow/Walney Island Airport?
Elevation about 52 m. DEM 8 m.
Where is Barrow/Walney Island Airport located?
It is at 54.13117, -3.26367 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barrow/Walney Island Airport in?
It is in United Kingdom.

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Last updated 2023-10-16
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