Casement Air Base

EIME

Baldonnel, IE

Last Updated
Jul 4, 08:00Z

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 52 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
14 kt
240°
9 km
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EIME 040800Z 24014KT 9000 -DZ FEW006 BKN009 BKN016 17/16 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 319 ft
FEW 600 ft AGL
BKN 900 ft AGL
BKN 1,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
919 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,219 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,919 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Casement Air Base is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 900 feet and 9 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 14 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 km. The ceiling is 900 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 16°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. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 09:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 09:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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 040500Z 0406/0415 25012KT 9999 FEW015 BKN020 TEMPO 0406/0409 BKN011 TEMPO 0406/0409 26015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:52Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 250° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 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°
13.2 kt 4.8 kt
20° angle
10/28 6,001 ft 150 ft ASP 108°
9.4 kt 10.4 kt
132° 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.