Cork Airport

EICK / ORK

Cork, IE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
8 kt
140°
0.3 km
Visibility
100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EICK 040200Z 14008KT 0300 R16/0900D R34/1200U -RA FG BKN001 OVC002 09/09 Q1021 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 502 ft
BKN 100 ft AGL
OVC 200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
602 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
702 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (502 ft)
Pressure Alt
270 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -330 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EICK 032300Z 0400/0424 12010KT 0800 FG BKN002 TEMPO 0400/0410 0200 -RADZ FG BKN001 PROB30 TEMPO 0400/0405 2000 BR BKN004 BECMG 0403/0405 15008KT BECMG 0410/0412 18011KT 4000 BR BKN005 TEMPO 0412/0424 2000 -DZ BR BKN002 PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0424 0700 FG BKN001
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:21Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 120° 10 kt
Visibility: 0.8 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog
03:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 150° 8 kt
10:00Z BECMG
+8h
IFR 180° 11 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
12:00Z TEMPO
+10h
LIFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ICK
07
25
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 4,298 ft 148 ft PEM 63°
1.8 kt 7.8 kt
77° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
6,998 ft 148 ft ASP 160°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EICK

7,741 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.8%
MVFR
19.5%
IFR
11.3%
LIFR
21.3%

Cork Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 32.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 10.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperatures typically range between -2°C and 18°C with an average of 8.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 10.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.2%
NE
6.3%
E
8.3%
SE
8.2%
S
18.7%
SW
23%
W
15.9%
NW
12.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.2°C
Range: -2°C to 18°C
-2°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.4%

Best Months for VFR

September March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,741 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cork Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EICK
IATA Code: ORK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 502 ft MSL

Location

City: Cork
Country: IE
Latitude: 51.841301°
Longitude: -8.491110°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,298 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 6,998 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cork Airport

Overview

Cork Airport serves southwestern Ireland as a medium-sized airport situated near the city of Cork. Located at an elevation of 502 feet MSL with coordinates 51.841301, -8.491110, the airport provides critical regional aviation infrastructure. Its two runways (07/25 and 16/34) support diverse aviation operations in the southern Irish landscape.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Cork Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing in 50.6% of observations. Meteorological conditions range from clear skies to potential instrument flight restrictions, with LIFR conditions occurring in 19.2% of observations. Winds predominantly originate from the southwest at 225 degrees, averaging 10.4 knots with occasional gusts up to 35 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways with different orientations and surfaces: Runway 07/25 is 4,298 feet of pavement with an end-around surface (PEM), while Runway 16/34 extends 6,998 feet with an asphalt surface (ASP). Temperature variations range from -2°C to 18°C, with an average of 8.6°C, indicating potential winter and seasonal operational considerations for aircraft performance.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability, with modest average crosswind components of 6.6 and 6.7 knots respectively. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of restricted visibility, though fog is present in 6.6% of observations. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR conditions during September, January, and November.

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
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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.