Midland Heliport

EIIH

Abbeyleix, IE

Last Updated
Jul 5, 07:00Z

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Currently using: EIME
Weather Source: Casement Air Base (EIME)
Distance: 38nm / 71km from EIIH

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
10 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EIME 050700Z 23010KT 9999 OVC006 15/14 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 614 ft
OVC 600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,214 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Midland Heliport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 10 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 600 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 14°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. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 08:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EIME 050500Z 0506/0515 25012KT 9999 FEW007 BKN010 TEMPO 0506/0508 BKN007 BECMG 0508/0510 BKN017
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:53Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 250° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
08:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,700 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IIH
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
1,312 ft 65 ft Grass
6.4 kt 7.7 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Midland Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EIIH
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 614 ft MSL

Location

City: Abbeyleix
Country: IE
Latitude: 52.892223°
Longitude: -7.262778°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 1,312 ft
Width: 65 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

About Midland Heliport

Midland Heliport (EIIH) is located in Abbeyleix, IE at an elevation of 614 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 1,312 feet.

Airport Overview

Midland Heliport serves Abbeyleix in IE. The airport features 1 runway (18/36) with grass surface. The longest runway measures 1,312 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from EIIH, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.