Cork Airport

EICK / ORK

Cork, IE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
9 kt
170°
4.5 km
Visibility
300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EICK 041930Z COR 17009KT 140V200 4500 BR OVC003 09/09 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 502 ft
OVC 300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
802 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (502 ft)
Pressure Alt
510 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -90 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EICK 041700Z 0418/0518 17010KT 3000 BR SCT001 BKN002 TEMPO 0418/0504 0800 -DZ FG BKN001 BECMG 0504/0506 33015KT 9999 -RA BKN017 TEMPO 0506/0513 34020G34KT BKN008 PROB40 TEMPO 0506/0509 4000 RA BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:44Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 170° 10 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Mist
04:00Z BECMG
+9h
MVFR 330° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,700 ft
Light Rain
06:00Z TEMPO
+11h
IFR 340° 20 kt
Ceiling: 800 ft
06:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ICK
07
25
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 4,298 ft 148 ft PEM 63°
2.6 kt 8.6 kt
107° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
6,998 ft 148 ft ASP 160°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EICK

7,789 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.7%
MVFR
19.6%
IFR
11.3%
LIFR
21.5%

Cork Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 32.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 10.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperatures typically range between -2°C and 18°C with an average of 8.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 10.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.2%
NE
6.4%
E
8.5%
SE
8.3%
S
18.6%
SW
22.8%
W
15.8%
NW
12.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.2°C
Range: -2°C to 18°C
-2°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.6%

Best Months for VFR

September January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,789 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cork Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EICK
IATA Code: ORK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 502 ft MSL

Location

City: Cork
Country: IE
Latitude: 51.841301°
Longitude: -8.491110°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,298 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 6,998 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cork Airport

Overview

Cork Airport serves southwestern Ireland as a medium-sized airport situated near the city of Cork. Located at an elevation of 502 feet MSL with coordinates 51.841301, -8.491110, the airport provides critical regional aviation infrastructure. Its two runways (07/25 and 16/34) support diverse aviation operations in the southern Irish landscape.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Cork Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing in 50.6% of observations. Meteorological conditions range from clear skies to potential instrument flight restrictions, with LIFR conditions occurring in 19.2% of observations. Winds predominantly originate from the southwest at 225 degrees, averaging 10.4 knots with occasional gusts up to 35 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways with different orientations and surfaces: Runway 07/25 is 4,298 feet of pavement with an end-around surface (PEM), while Runway 16/34 extends 6,998 feet with an asphalt surface (ASP). Temperature variations range from -2°C to 18°C, with an average of 8.6°C, indicating potential winter and seasonal operational considerations for aircraft performance.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability, with modest average crosswind components of 6.6 and 6.7 knots respectively. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of restricted visibility, though fog is present in 6.6% of observations. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR conditions during September, January, and November.

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.