Oban Airport

EGEO / OBN

North Connel, GB

Last Updated
Aug 10, 14:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
14:50Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
11 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGEO 101450Z 27011KT 230V290 9999 FEW038 17/10 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
FEW 3,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,820 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Oban Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,800 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 west (270°) at 11 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 2 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 EGEO 101400Z 1015/1017 27007KT 9999 SCT035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GEO
01
19 ✈️
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
4,147 ft 98 ft ASP
1.9 kt 10.8 kt
80° angle
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
2,953 ft 98 ft ASP 39°
7.1 kt 8.4 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGEO

4,119 observations | Sep 2025 - Aug 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.4%
MVFR
28.9%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
0.2%

Oban Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 10.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 27°C with an average of 10.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, May, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 10.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
14%
N
7%
S
14.2%
W
18%
NE
1.3%
NW
7.6%
SE
19.9%
SW
17.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.8°C
Range: -3°C to 27°C
-3°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September May April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt
Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,119 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Aug 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Oban Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGEO
IATA Code: OBN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: North Connel
Country: GB
Latitude: 56.463501°
Longitude: -5.399670°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,147 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04/22
Length: 2,953 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Oban Airport

Oban Airport (EGEO/OBN) is located in North Connel, GB at an elevation of 20 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 04/22), with the longest at 4,147 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 67.4% of the time based on 4,119 observations, EGEO requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 3.7% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EGEO come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 10.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 36 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 7.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, May, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -3°C (27°F) to 27°C (81°F), averaging 10.8°C (51°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.84 to 10.16 inHg (333-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 4,119 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Aug 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.