Kilkenny Airport

EIKK / KKY

Kilkenny, IE

Last Updated
Mar 3, 22:00Z

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Currently using: EIWF
Weather Source: Waterford Airport (EIWF)
Distance: 29nm / 53km from EIKK

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
22:00Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
4 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
2,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EIWF 032200Z 10004KT 9999 FEW019 BKN021 08/06 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 319 ft
FEW 1,900 ft AGL
BKN 2,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,219 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,419 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EIWF 032300Z 0400/0409 09008KT 6000 FEW003 BKN008 BECMG 0400/0402 14012KT TEMPO 0400/0404 2500 -RADZ BR BKN003 PROB30 TEMPO 0400/0404 BKN015 BECMG 0404/0406 2500 -DZ BR BKN003 TEMPO 0405/0409 0300 FG BKN001 BECMG 0407/0409 18012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:28Z BASE
+0h
IFR 90° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
04:00Z BECMG
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 2.5 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist
05:00Z TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.3 km
Ceiling: 100 ft
Fog
07:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 180° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
IKK
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
 3,051 ft 75 ft Grass 0°
↓ 3.9 kt • ↔ 0.7 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kilkenny Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EIKK
IATA Code: KKY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 319 ft MSL

Location

City: Kilkenny
Country: IE
Latitude: 52.650799°
Longitude: -7.296110°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 3,051 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
100°@4kt
Density Alt
319ft, 8°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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EINN IFR
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VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kilkenny Airport

Kilkenny Airport (EIKK/KKY) is located in Kilkenny, IE at an elevation of 319 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 3,051 feet.

Airport Overview

Kilkenny Airport serves Kilkenny in IE. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (09/27) with grass surface. The longest runway measures 3,051 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 EIKK, 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.

Learn More

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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.