Kärdla Airport

EEKA / KDL

Kärdla, EE

Last Updated
May 14, 15:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
15:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
12 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EEKA 141550Z AUTO 16012KT 9999 FEW140/// 14/03 Q1002

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18 ft
FEW 14,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
14,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,018 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kärdla Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 14,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 12 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 14,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 19:00Z and 22:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EEKA 141400Z 1415/1424 14012KT 9999 SCT030 TEMPO 1419/1422 4000 SHRA SCT015 SCT030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EKA
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
4,987 ft 98 ft ASP 147°
11.3 kt 4.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EEKA

10,941 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.3%
MVFR
21%
IFR
13.2%
LIFR
8.5%

Kärdla Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.4%
NE
4.2%
E
7.7%
SE
13.3%
S
28.2%
SW
18.7%
W
7.2%
NW
10.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.4°C
Range: -22°C to 23°C
-22°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

May April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 10,941 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kärdla Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EEKA
IATA Code: KDL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 18 ft MSL

Location

City: Kärdla
Country: EE
Latitude: 58.990799°
Longitude: 22.830700°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,987 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kärdla Airport

Overview

Kärdla Airport serves the island of Hiiumaa in Estonia, providing critical transportation infrastructure for this remote coastal region. Located at an elevation of 18 ft MSL, the airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with its 4,987 ft asphalted runway 14/32.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 47.5% of the time, with marginal VFR and IFR conditions comprising an additional 42.3% of observations. Temperature variations range from -15°C to 23°C, with an average of 5.3°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature fluctuations that may impact aircraft performance.

Notable Features

The airport experiences prevailing southerly winds at an average of 8.1 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 39 knots. The geographical location on an Estonian coastal island suggests potential for rapidly changing maritime weather conditions and wind patterns that pilots should carefully monitor.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 4.2 knots. September through November represent the most consistent VFR flying months, offering optimal approach and departure conditions for pilots operating at this coastal airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.