Casement Air Base

EIME

Baldonnel, IE

Last Updated
Jul 4, 11:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
17 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EIME 041100Z 25017KT 9999 SCT017 BKN020 20/15 Q1025 REDZ

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 319 ft
SCT 1,700 ft AGL
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,019 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,319 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Casement Air Base is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 17 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 10:00Z. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions between 10:00Z and 18:00Z.

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 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.

QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (319 ft)
Pressure Alt
-34 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 643 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EIME 040800Z 0409/0418 25014KT 9999 FEW009 BKN015 TEMPO 0409/0410 BKN009 PROB40 TEMPO 0410/0418 BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:31Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 250° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IME
04
22 ✈️
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
4,800 ft 150 ft ASP 41°
14.7 kt 8.5 kt
30° angle
10/28 6,001 ft 150 ft ASP 108°
13.4 kt 10.5 kt
142° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EIME

10,144 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.9%
MVFR
22.7%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
1.3%

Casement Air Base typically experiences VFR conditions 71.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 10.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 10.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
18.5%
N
1.9%
S
12.9%
W
18.6%
NE
3.1%
NW
3.7%
SE
5.1%
SW
36%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.6°C
Range: -4°C to 29°C
-4°C 29°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.9 kt

Statistics computed from 10,144 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Casement Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EIME
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 319 ft MSL

Location

City: Baldonnel
Country: IE
Latitude: 53.301701°
Longitude: -6.451330°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Casement Air Base

Casement Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the IE AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Casement Air Base is a medium-sized airport located in Baldonnel, Ireland, positioned at coordinates 53.301701, -6.451330 with an elevation of 319 feet MSL. The airport features two asphalted runways: a 4,800-foot runway (04/22) and a 6,001-foot runway (10/28), supporting various aviation operations in the Dublin metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable visual flight conditions, with 71.2% of observations reporting VFR conditions and an additional 23.8% in marginal VFR. Winds predominantly blow from the southwest at an average of 11 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 40 knots. Temperature variations range from -4°C to 20°C, with an average of 8.8°C, suggesting potential for changing weather conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Runway 04/22 experiences an average crosswind of 4.7 knots, while runway 10/28 has a slightly higher average crosswind of 7.5 knots. The airport's moderate elevation and geographic location contribute to generally stable visibility, with observations showing an average visibility of 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during September, January, and November. The southwest prevailing winds suggest runway 04/22 and 10/28 will typically provide straightforward approaches. With consistent visibility and minimal fog reports, instrument approaches should be relatively predictable, though pilots should always verify current METAR conditions before flight.

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

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.