Oban Airport

EGEO / OBN

North Connel, GB

Last Updated
Apr 12, 15:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
15:50Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
21 kt
230° G35 kt
8 km
Visibility
4,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGEO 121550Z 23021G35KT 8000 VCSH SCT027 BKN047 09/05 Q0998

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
SCT 2,700 ft AGL
BKN 4,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,720 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,720 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Oban Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,700 feet and 8 km visibility. Note: This observation is 8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 21 knots with gusts to 35 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 21-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component (gusting to 6 knots crosswind). These are strong winds that may exceed crosswind limits for light aircraft.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 4700 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 2 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: Showers Rain. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Showers Rain between 15:00Z and 17:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. Gusty conditions may exceed demonstrated crosswind components for many general aviation aircraft. Check your aircraft's limitations. 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 EGEO 121400Z 1215/1217 23020G35KT 9999 SCT020 PROB40 TEMPO 1215/1217 6000 SHRA BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 20 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
16.1 kt 13.5 kt
40° angle
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
2,953 ft 98 ft ASP 39°
20.7 kt 3.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGEO

2,543 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.8%
MVFR
30.6%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
0.2%

Oban Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 10.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 18°C with an average of 8.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 10.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.5%
NE
1.9%
E
18.4%
SE
27.2%
S
17.2%
SW
13.5%
W
10.8%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.7°C
Range: -3°C to 18°C
-3°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

September February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt
Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,543 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 65.8% of the time based on 2,543 observations, EGEO requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 3.6% 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 10.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 36 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 7.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, February, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -3°C (27°F) to 18°C (64°F), averaging 8.7°C (48°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.84 to 9.95 inHg (333-337 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,543 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.