Kerry Airport

EIKY / KIR

Farranfore, IE

Last Updated
May 14, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
9 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EIKY 141900Z 33009KT 300V360 9999 BKN023 BKN033 10/06 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 112 ft
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 3,300 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,412 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,412 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Kerry Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 4.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 9 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2300 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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
IKY
07 ✈️
25
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
4,035 ft 98 ft ASP 58°
1.6 kt 8.9 kt
100° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 71°
3.1 kt 8.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EIKY

4,607 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.9%
MVFR
36.2%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
0.6%

Kerry Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperatures typically range between -5°C and 20°C with an average of 10.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, May, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 2.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.9%
NE
4.6%
E
12.6%
SE
7.8%
S
19.8%
SW
18%
W
20.3%
NW
9.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -5°C to 20°C
-5°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

September May April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,607 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kerry Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EIKY
IATA Code: KIR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 112 ft MSL

Location

City: Farranfore
Country: IE
Latitude: 52.180901°
Longitude: -9.523780°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,035 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kerry Airport

Overview

Kerry Airport serves the southwestern region of Ireland, located in Farranfore, County Kerry. Situated at 112 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the county, supporting regional and general aviation operations. The airport features two asphalt runways: a shorter 4,035ft runway (07/25) and a longer 6,562ft runway (08/26).

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kerry Airport are predominantly suitable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 59.7% of observations in VFR conditions and an additional 35.7% in marginal VFR. Winds are predominantly from the south at an average of 8.8 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 34 knots. The temperature range spans from -5°C to 20°C, with an average of 10.1°C, suggesting potential for variable weather conditions.

Notable Features

Kerry Airport is positioned at coordinates 52.180901, -9.523780 in a region characterized by varied terrain typical of southwestern Ireland. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and modest average crosswind components of 4.8 and 5.2 knots for runways 07/25 and 08/26 respectively. The airport's moderate elevation and geographic location contribute to its relatively stable operational environment.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly southern winds when planning approaches, with an extremely low occurrence of calm conditions (2.8%). The longer runway 08/26 provides more landing flexibility with its 6,562ft length. September, January, and December represent the months with statistically best visual flying conditions, offering optimal approach 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.