Letterkenny Airfield

EILT

Letterkenny, IE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

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Currently using: EGAE
Weather Source: City of Derry Airport (EGAE)
Distance: 18nm / 34km from EILT

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
8 kt
180°
8 km
Visibility
1,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGAE 041020Z 18008KT 8000 FEW007 BKN011 BKN025 11/09 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
FEW 700 ft AGL
BKN 1,100 ft AGL
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
720 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,120 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,520 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGAE 040759Z 0409/0418 VRB02KT 9999 FEW035 BECMG 0409/0412 17010KT TEMPO 0409/0411 BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 0409/0411 7000 -RADZ BKN006 PROB30 TEMPO 0411/0418 BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,400 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ILT
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
1,969 ft 0 ft GRASS/HARDCORE
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Letterkenny Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EILT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Letterkenny
Country: IE
Latitude: 54.951302°
Longitude: -7.672830°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 1,969 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: GRASS/HARDCORE
ILS: No

About Letterkenny Airfield

Letterkenny Airfield (EILT) is located in Letterkenny, IE at an elevation of 20 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 1,969 feet.

Airport Overview

Letterkenny Airfield serves Letterkenny 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 (08/26) with grass/hardcore surface. The longest runway measures 1,969 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 EILT, 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.