Eday Airport

EGED / EOI

Eday, GB

Last Updated
Jul 4, 05:20Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
05:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
4 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPA 040520Z 18004KT 9999 VCSH FEW016 SCT045 12/11 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
SCT 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,610 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,510 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Eday Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,600 ft, scattered at 4,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 11°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. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain between 06:00Z and 12:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Rain between 07:00Z and 12:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions between 09:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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 040158Z 0403/0412 22006KT 9999 SCT030 TEMPO 0406/0412 8000 -RA BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0407/0412 6000 RA PROB30 TEMPO 0409/0412 BKN008 BECMG 0411/0412 29010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Rain
07:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Rain
09:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Ceiling: 800 ft

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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°
1.6 kt 3.7 kt
114° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
1,896 ft 98 ft Grass 182°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° 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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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.