Eagle County Regional Airport

KEGE / EGE

Eagle, US

Last Updated
Apr 25, 00:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
00:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
10 kt
260°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KEGE 250056Z 26010KT 10SM FEW120 16/M12 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP053 T01561122

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,548 ft
FEW 12,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,548 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Eagle County Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 12,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 10 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 12,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of -12°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 23 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
790 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,548 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,706 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 8,398 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KEGE 250110Z 2501/2524 26010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 FM250600 15005KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 FM251600 25007KT P6SM BKN250 FM251800 26015G27KT P6SM FEW140 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
06:00Z FM250600
+5h
VFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EGE
07
25 ✈️
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
9,000 ft 150 ft ASP 81°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
5,013 ft 60 ft ASP 90°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KEGE

5,635 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.5%
MVFR
5.5%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
1.4%

Eagle County Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 32.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.4%
NE
2.4%
E
21.8%
SE
7.7%
S
2.8%
SW
9.8%
W
18.2%
NW
3.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.2°C
Range: -23°C to 29°C
-23°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,635 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Eagle County Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KEGE
IATA Code: EGE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,548 ft MSL

Location

City: Eagle
Country: US
Latitude: 39.642601°
Longitude: -106.917999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 5,013 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Eagle County Regional Airport

Overview

Eagle County Regional Airport serves the mountain resort region of Colorado, located in the town of Eagle at a high elevation of 6,548 feet MSL. Situated in a mountainous area, the airport provides critical transportation access to the Vail and Beaver Creek ski regions, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations with two asphalted runways.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 89.1% of observations showing clear flying weather. Temperature ranges widely from -18°C to 29°C, with an average of 4.1°C, creating significant density altitude considerations for pilots. Wind patterns are predominantly easterly at an average of 6.7 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 38 knots and calm conditions occurring 35.5% of the time.

Notable Features

High elevation and mountainous terrain define the airport's operational environment, requiring careful aircraft performance planning. Both runways (07/25 and 08/26) offer favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind (2.9kt and 2.6kt respectively). The airport's geographic location presents potential challenges related to mountain weather patterns and rapid atmospheric changes.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate excellent runway wind conditions, with both primary runways showing 100% favorable wind alignment. The longer Runway 07/25 at 9,000 feet provides substantial landing and takeoff options. October, November, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, though pilots should always verify current conditions given the mountainous environment.

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
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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.