Casement Air Base

EIME

Baldonnel, IE

Last Updated
Jun 10, 04:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

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Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
04:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
8 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EIME 100400Z 22008KT 9999 FEW015 08/06 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 319 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,819 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Casement Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 04:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EIME 100200Z 1003/1012 24008KT 9999 FEW020 SCT035 TEMPO 1004/1012 -SHRA FEW020CB BECMG 1007/1009 27010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
07:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 270° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IME
04
22 ✈️
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
4,800 ft 150 ft ASP 41°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
10/28 6,001 ft 150 ft ASP 108°
3.0 kt 7.4 kt
112° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EIME

9,412 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.2%
MVFR
23.2%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
1.4%

Casement Air Base typically experiences VFR conditions 71.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 10.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperatures typically range between -4°C and 25°C with an average of 9°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 10.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
18.3%
N
2.1%
S
13.2%
W
17.6%
NE
3.2%
NW
3.9%
SE
5.4%
SW
36.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 9°C
Range: -4°C to 25°C
-4°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt

Statistics computed from 9,412 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Casement Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EIME
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 319 ft MSL

Location

City: Baldonnel
Country: IE
Latitude: 53.301701°
Longitude: -6.451330°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Casement Air Base

Casement Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the IE AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Casement Air Base is a medium-sized airport located in Baldonnel, Ireland, positioned at coordinates 53.301701, -6.451330 with an elevation of 319 feet MSL. The airport features two asphalted runways: a 4,800-foot runway (04/22) and a 6,001-foot runway (10/28), supporting various aviation operations in the Dublin metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable visual flight conditions, with 71.2% of observations reporting VFR conditions and an additional 23.8% in marginal VFR. Winds predominantly blow from the southwest at an average of 11 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 40 knots. Temperature variations range from -4°C to 20°C, with an average of 8.8°C, suggesting potential for changing weather conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Runway 04/22 experiences an average crosswind of 4.7 knots, while runway 10/28 has a slightly higher average crosswind of 7.5 knots. The airport's moderate elevation and geographic location contribute to generally stable visibility, with observations showing an average visibility of 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during September, January, and November. The southwest prevailing winds suggest runway 04/22 and 10/28 will typically provide straightforward approaches. With consistent visibility and minimal fog reports, instrument approaches should be relatively predictable, though pilots should always verify current METAR conditions before flight.

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.

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.