Oban Airport

EGEO / OBN

North Connel, GB

Last Updated
May 14, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
15:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
16 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGEO 141520Z 34016KT 9999 SCT048 12/03 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
SCT 4,800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,820 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Oban Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 8.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 16 knots. Runway 01/19 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 2 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 15:00Z and 17:00Z.

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 EGEO 141401Z 1415/1417 33012KT 9999 SCT040 PROB30 TEMPO 1415/1417 34015G25KT 8000 -SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GEO
01 ✈️
19
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
4,147 ft 98 ft ASP
13.9 kt 8.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
2,953 ft 98 ft ASP 39°
8.0 kt 13.9 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGEO

2,989 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.3%
MVFR
27.6%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
0.2%

Oban Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 10.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 21°C with an average of 9.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 10.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.8%
NE
1.7%
E
17.4%
SE
24.3%
S
16.4%
SW
12.5%
W
14.4%
NW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.2°C
Range: -3°C to 21°C
-3°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

May September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt
Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,989 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Oban Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGEO
IATA Code: OBN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: North Connel
Country: GB
Latitude: 56.463501°
Longitude: -5.399670°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,147 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04/22
Length: 2,953 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Oban Airport

Oban Airport (EGEO/OBN) is located in North Connel, GB at an elevation of 20 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 04/22), with the longest at 4,147 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 69.3% of the time based on 2,989 observations, EGEO requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 3.1% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EGEO come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 10.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 36 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 7.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, September, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -3°C (27°F) to 21°C (70°F), averaging 9.2°C (49°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.84 to 9.95 inHg (333-337 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,989 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.