Eday Airport

EGED / EOI

Eday, GB

Last Updated
May 15, 08:20Z

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Currently using: EGPA
Weather Source: Kirkwall Airport (EGPA)
Distance: 15nm / 27km from EGED

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
08:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
24 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPA 150820Z 33024KT 9999 -SHRA FEW018 SCT034 08/02 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
SCT 3,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,810 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,410 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Eday Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 24 knots. Runway 36 is favored with a 21-knot headwind and 12-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,800 ft, scattered at 3,400 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. Winds are forecast to reach up to 22 knots during the period. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 06:00Z and 15:00Z.

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 EGPA 150458Z 1506/1515 34022G32KT 9999 FEW020 SCT030 PROB30 TEMPO 1506/1515 8000 -SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:44Z BASE
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VFR 340° 22 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GED
07
25
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 1,729 ft 59 ft Graded Hardcore 66°
2.5 kt 23.9 kt
96° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
1,896 ft 98 ft Grass 182°
20.8 kt 12.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Eday Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGED
IATA Code: EOI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Eday
Country: GB
Latitude: 59.190601°
Longitude: -2.772220°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 1,729 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Graded Hardcore
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 1,896 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

About Eday Airport

Overview

Eday Airport serves the Orkney island of Eday, located in the northern archipelago of Scotland. Positioned at 59.190601, -2.772220 and elevated at 10 ft mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the remote island community.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences maritime island weather typical of Scotland's northern latitudes, with potential rapid visibility and wind changes. At an elevation of just 10 ft MSL, the airport is vulnerable to marine atmospheric conditions and can encounter significant wind variability.

Notable Features

Eday Airport features two runways with distinctly different surface compositions: Runway 07/25 is a 1729 ft graded hardcore surface, while Runway 18/36 is a 1896 ft grass runway. The varied runway surfaces provide operational flexibility for different aircraft types and weather conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should carefully assess current wind conditions when selecting runway, given the two available surfaces with different orientations. The relatively short runway lengths (under 2000 ft) require precise approach and landing techniques, with special consideration for the grass and hardcore surface variations.

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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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.