Cork Airport

EICK / ORK

Cork, IE

Last Updated
Apr 18, 07:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
07:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
9 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EICK 180730Z 29009KT 9999 VCSH FEW018 08/05 Q1023 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 502 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,302 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cork Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 9 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°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 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions with Showers Rain between 10:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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.

QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (502 ft)
Pressure Alt
210 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -510 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EICK 180500Z 1806/1906 27010KT 9999 FEW025 BECMG 1808/1810 30010KT PROB30 TEMPO 1810/1814 SHRA BECMG 1812/1814 33008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 300° 10 kt
10:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
VFR
Showers Rain
12:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 330° 8 kt

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
Active: 25
4,298 ft 148 ft PEM 63°
6.9 kt 5.8 kt
40° angle
16/34 6,998 ft 148 ft ASP 160°
5.8 kt 6.9 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EICK

9,842 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49%
MVFR
19.1%
IFR
11.2%
LIFR
20.8%

Cork Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 32% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 10.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 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, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 10.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6%
NE
5.4%
E
8%
SE
7.8%
S
19.1%
SW
24.2%
W
17.3%
NW
12.2%

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: 6.9%

Best Months for VFR

September January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt

Statistics computed from 9,842 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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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.