Galway Airport

EICM

Galway, IE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

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Showing weather from nearby airport with METAR data.

Currently using: EINN
Weather Source: Shannon Airport (EINN)
Distance: 36nm / 67km from EICM

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
11:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
9 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EINN 041100Z 15009KT 9999 SCT012 BKN017 BKN024 11/08 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 81 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
BKN 1,700 ft AGL
BKN 2,400 ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,281 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,781 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,481 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (81 ft)
Pressure Alt
-62 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -523 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD EINN 040710Z 0407/0506 12007KT 9999 SCT010 BKN016 TEMPO 0407/0411 3000 -DZ BR BKN005 PROB30 TEMPO 0407/0409 0500 FG BKN001 BECMG 0410/0412 15012KT PROB40 TEMPO 0411/0417 BKN010 TEMPO 0417/0422 BKN010 BECMG 0422/0424 -RA BKN010 TEMPO 0501/0504 4000 -RA BKN007 BECMG 0502/0504 27010KT BECMG 0504/0506 32015G26KT BKN017
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:17Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
17:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
22:00Z BECMG
+11h
IFR
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ICM
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
 4,003 ft 98 ft ASP 75°
↑ 3.1 kt • ↔ 8.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Galway Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EICM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 81 ft MSL

Location

City: Galway
Country: IE
Latitude: 53.300201°
Longitude: -8.941590°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,003 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
150°@9kt
Density Alt
81ft, 11°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

EINN MVFR
Shannon Airport
36nm
67km
EIKN IFR
Ireland West Knock Airport
37nm
68km
EISG MVFR
Sligo Airport
60nm
111km
EIKY MVFR
Kerry Airport
70nm
130km
EGAB N/A
Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport
80nm
149km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Galway Airport

Overview

Galway Airport serves the western region of Ireland, located near the city of Galway in County Galway. Situated at an elevation of 81 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the west of Ireland region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's location on Ireland's western coast suggests potential for variable maritime weather conditions, with frequent wind shifts and potential low visibility. Pilots should anticipate potential challenges related to Atlantic coastal weather patterns, which can introduce rapid meteorological changes.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (08/26) with an asphalt surface measuring 4,003 feet in length. Its geographic position at coordinates 53.300201, -8.941590 places it in a coastal landscape with potential terrain considerations for approach and departure paths.

Approach Considerations

The single runway orientation (08/26) indicates potential crosswind landing scenarios, particularly given the coastal location. Pilots should prepare for potential wind variability and be prepared to adjust approach strategies based on prevailing wind conditions at the time of arrival.

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.

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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.