Kildare Aerodrome

EIKH

Kilrush, IE

Last Updated
Jul 4, 04:00Z

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Currently using: EIME
Weather Source: Casement Air Base (EIME)
Distance: 20nm / 38km from EIKH

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
04:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
12 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EIME 040400Z 23012KT 9999 FEW011 BKN014 BKN040 16/14 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 260 ft
FEW 1,100 ft AGL
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,360 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,660 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,260 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Kildare Aerodrome is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 12 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions between 03:00Z and 09:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 09:00Z.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EIME 040200Z 0403/0412 25012KT 9999 FEW020 BKN025 PROB40 TEMPO 0403/0409 BKN012 TEMPO 0406/0409 26015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:44Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 250° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
06:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR 260° 15 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IKH
01
19 ✈️
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
1,988 ft 32 ft Grass
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
1,804 ft 59 ft Grass
6.0 kt 10.4 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kildare Aerodrome - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EIKH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 260 ft MSL

Location

City: Kilrush
Country: IE
Latitude: 53.063599°
Longitude: -6.855280°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 1,988 ft
Width: 32 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 1,804 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

About Kildare Aerodrome

Kildare Aerodrome (EIKH) is located in Kilrush, IE at an elevation of 260 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 11/29), with the longest at 1,988 feet.

Airport Overview

Kildare Aerodrome serves Kilrush in IE. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (01/19, 11/29) with grass surface. The longest runway measures 1,988 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from EIKH, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.