Kildare Aerodrome

EIKH

Kilrush, IE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:30Z

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Currently using: EIME
Weather Source: Casement Air Base (EIME)
Distance: 20nm / 38km from EIKH

Current Weather

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Recent 32 min ago
21:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
19 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR EIME 042130Z COR 18019KT 9999 FEW014 11/08 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 260 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,660 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EIME 042000Z 0421/0506 18009KT 9999 FEW016 SCT025 PROB30 TEMPO 0421/0502 17015G26KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

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IKH
01
19 ✈️
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
1,988 ft 32 ft Grass
18.7 kt 3.3 kt
10° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
1,804 ft 59 ft Grass
6.5 kt 17.9 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kildare Aerodrome - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EIKH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 260 ft MSL

Location

City: Kilrush
Country: IE
Latitude: 53.063599°
Longitude: -6.855280°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 1,988 ft
Width: 32 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 1,804 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

About Kildare Aerodrome

Kildare Aerodrome (EIKH) is located in Kilrush, IE at an elevation of 260 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 11/29), with the longest at 1,988 feet.

Airport Overview

Kildare Aerodrome serves Kilrush in IE. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (01/19, 11/29) with grass surface. The longest runway measures 1,988 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from EIKH, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.