Letterkenny Airfield

EILT

Letterkenny, IE

Last Updated
Jun 10, 09:50Z

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Currently using: EGAE
Weather Source: City of Derry Airport (EGAE)
Distance: 18nm / 34km from EILT

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
09:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
10 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGAE 100950Z 23010KT 210V290 9999 VCSH FEW018 BKN022 13/10 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
BKN 2,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,820 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,220 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Letterkenny Airfield is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 10 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2200 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Heavy Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Heavy Showers Rain between 09:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGAE 100800Z 1009/1018 22011KT 9999 SCT020 PROB30 TEMPO 1009/1015 4000 +SHRA BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 11 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ILT
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
1,969 ft 0 ft GRASS/HARDCORE
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Letterkenny Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EILT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Letterkenny
Country: IE
Latitude: 54.951302°
Longitude: -7.672830°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 1,969 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: GRASS/HARDCORE
ILS: No

About Letterkenny Airfield

Letterkenny Airfield (EILT) is located in Letterkenny, IE at an elevation of 20 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 1,969 feet.

Airport Overview

Letterkenny Airfield serves Letterkenny in IE. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (08/26) with grass/hardcore surface. The longest runway measures 1,969 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 EILT, 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.