Letterkenny Airfield

EILT

Letterkenny, IE

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:50 UTC

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
5kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGAE 171150Z 08005KT 9999 FEW010 FEW020TCU SCT042 08/06 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20ft
FEW 1,000ft AGL
FEW 2,000ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 4,200ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,020ft AMSL
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FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,020ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,220ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGAE 171101Z 1712/1716 09004KT 9999 FEW015 BKN040 PROB30 TEMPO 1712/1716 8000 -SHRA BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 4kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ILT
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
1,969 ft 0 ft GRASS/HARDCORE
↑ 5.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° 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

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About Letterkenny Airfield

Letterkenny Airfield (EILT) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Letterkenny, IE. The facility operates at an elevation of 20 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) with GRASS/HARDCORE surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.