Isle of Man Airport

EGNS / IOM

Castletown, IM

Last Updated
Jul 4, 21:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
21:50Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
10 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGNS 042150Z 26010KT 9999 FEW012 BKN028 16/15 Q1024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 52 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,252 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,852 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Isle of Man Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 10 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GNS
03
21
08
26 ✈️
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 3,934 ft 151 ft ASP 28°
6.2 kt 7.9 kt
128° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
6,923 ft 151 ft ASP 78°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
17/35 2,963 ft 89 ft ASP 175°
0.9 kt 10.0 kt
85° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGNS

10,932 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.2%
MVFR
20.2%
IFR
8%
LIFR
5.6%

Isle of Man Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 13.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 144 knots. Temperatures typically range between -1°C and 28°C with an average of 10.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 13.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 144 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
17.3%
N
10.6%
S
13.3%
W
18.7%
NE
4.7%
NW
6.8%
SE
9.3%
SW
19%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -1°C to 28°C
-1°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

April May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.5 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.7 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.9 kt

Statistics computed from 10,932 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Isle of Man Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGNS
IATA Code: IOM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 52 ft MSL

Location

City: Castletown
Country: IM
Latitude: 54.083302°
Longitude: -4.623890°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 3,934 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 6,923 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 2,963 ft
Width: 89 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Isle of Man Airport

Overview

Isle of Man Airport serves as a critical transportation hub for the Isle of Man, located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. Situated near Castletown at 52 ft elevation, the airport provides essential connectivity for this island territory with its three runways totaling over 11,820 feet of total landing surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Isle of Man Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 64.7% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 14.4 knots, with a temperature range between -1°C and 19°C. Pilots can expect stable weather patterns, particularly during September, January, and November, which statistically offer the best visual flight conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with varying lengths, providing flexibility for different aircraft types and wind conditions. Its moderate elevation of 52 ft MSL and coastal location suggest potential for dynamic wind patterns, with recorded maximum wind speeds reaching 101 knots. The airport's geographic position in the Irish Sea likely contributes to its consistent wind characteristics.

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components ranging between 8.4 and 9.8 knots. Runway 08/26 offers the longest landing surface at 6,923 feet, providing optimal conditions for larger aircraft. Pilots should anticipate westerly winds and prepare for potential wind variability typical of island airport environments.

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.