Waterford Airport

EIWF / WAT

Waterford, IE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
9 kt
170°
4 km
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EIWF 041100Z 17009KT 4000 BR BKN004 10/09 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 119 ft
BKN 400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
519 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EIWF 041100Z 0412/0421 17009KT 4000 BR BKN004 PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0421 0500 -RADZ FG BKN001
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:30Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 170° 9 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
Mist
12:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.5 km
Ceiling: 100 ft
Light RADZ, Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IWF
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
4,701 ft 98 ft ASP 21°
6.9 kt 5.8 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EIWF

3,683 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.3%
MVFR
21.2%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
10.5%

Waterford Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 10.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperatures typically range between -4°C and 18°C with an average of 9.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.5%
NE
6.7%
E
9.8%
SE
6.7%
S
12.4%
SW
18%
W
23.3%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.2°C
Range: -4°C to 18°C
-4°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

September January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,683 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Waterford Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EIWF
IATA Code: WAT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 119 ft MSL

Location

City: Waterford
Country: IE
Latitude: 52.187199°
Longitude: -7.086960°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,701 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Waterford Airport

Overview

Waterford Airport serves the southeastern region of Ireland, located near the city of Waterford at an elevation of 119 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single asphalt runway measuring 4,701 feet, it supports regional aviation operations and serves as an important transportation hub for County Waterford and surrounding areas.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 63.2% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences a moderate maritime climate, with temperatures averaging 9.6°C and ranging from -4°C to 18°C. West winds dominate, averaging 9.9 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 45 knots, making wind awareness critical during approaches and takeoffs.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position at 52.187199, -7.086960 places it in a coastal region with potential for rapid weather changes. Runway 03/21 demonstrates consistent wind favorability, with 100% of winds being conducive to operations. Fog is relatively rare, occurring in only 1.8% of observations, which contributes to generally reliable flying conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate favorable approach conditions, particularly during September, January, and November, which statistically offer the best VFR weather. The runway experiences an average crosswind of 5.6 knots, requiring standard crosswind landing techniques. With consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles, most approaches should provide clear navigation parameters.

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.