Sligo Airport

EISG / SXL

Sligo, IE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
4 kt
150°
8 km
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EISG 041900Z 15004KT 8000 OVC019 11/09 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11 ft
OVC 1,900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,911 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EISG 041700Z 0418/0503 15008KT 9000 BKN017 PROB30 TEMPO 0418/0503 -RA BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:13Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 1,700 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ISG
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
3,517 ft 98 ft ASP 100°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EISG

3,272 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
36.7%
MVFR
52.1%
IFR
10.7%
LIFR
0.4%

Sligo Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 36.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 44 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between -1°C and 20°C with an average of 9.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 44 kt
Calm Winds: 10.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.4%
NE
3%
E
16.6%
SE
16.4%
S
19.7%
SW
13.1%
W
11%
NW
4.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.3°C
Range: -1°C to 20°C
-1°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,272 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sligo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EISG
IATA Code: SXL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11 ft MSL

Location

City: Sligo
Country: IE
Latitude: 54.280201°
Longitude: -8.599210°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 3,517 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sligo Airport

Overview

Sligo Airport serves the northwestern region of Ireland, located near the city of Sligo in County Sligo. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 11 feet MSL, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local area and regional transportation needs. The airport supports various general aviation and potentially commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly marginal VFR conditions, with 51.7% of observations showing MVFR and 36.8% showing standard VFR conditions. Wind patterns are primarily southerly (180°) with an average speed of 10.4 knots, occasionally reaching maximum gusts of 44 knots. Seasonal temperature variations range from 0°C to 20°C, with an average of 9.9°C, providing relatively moderate flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (10/28) with an asphalted surface measuring 3,517 feet in length. Its geographical coordinates at 54.280201, -8.599210 position it in a coastal northwestern Irish landscape, which may introduce potential maritime weather influences. The runway demonstrates consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions for the primary runway heading.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate low crosswind conditions averaging 6.2 knots, with September, November, and December presenting the most favorable VFR flying conditions. The airport experiences minimal visibility restrictions, with fog occurring in only 1.4% of observations and rarely experiencing visibility below 3 statute miles. Standard approach preparations should account for the airport's low elevation and potential maritime weather patterns.

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

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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.