Oban Airport

EGEO / OBN

North Connel, GB

Last Updated
Jul 4, 11:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
11:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
11 kt
230°
8 km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGEO 041150Z 23011KT 8000 -SHRA BKN015 OVC019 14/13 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
OVC 1,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,520 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,920 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Oban Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,900 feet and 8 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 11 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 13°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 5 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, RADZ. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain between 12:00Z and 17:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with RADZ between 12:00Z and 14:00Z.

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 EGEO 041102Z 0412/0417 23015KT 9999 BKN016 TEMPO 0412/0417 7000 -RA BKN012 PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0414 4000 RADZ BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:14Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 230° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GEO
01
19 ✈️
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
4,147 ft 98 ft ASP
8.4 kt 7.1 kt
40° angle
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
2,953 ft 98 ft ASP 39°
10.8 kt 1.9 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 - EGEO

3,615 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.6%
MVFR
28.1%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
0.2%

Oban Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 10.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 27°C with an average of 10.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, May, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 10.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
15.5%
N
6.6%
S
15.8%
W
15.9%
NE
1.4%
NW
6.5%
SE
22.3%
SW
15.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.1°C
Range: -3°C to 27°C
-3°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September May April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt
Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,615 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Oban Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGEO
IATA Code: OBN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: North Connel
Country: GB
Latitude: 56.463501°
Longitude: -5.399670°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,147 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04/22
Length: 2,953 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Oban Airport

Oban Airport (EGEO/OBN) is located in North Connel, GB at an elevation of 20 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 04/22), with the longest at 4,147 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 68.6% of the time based on 3,615 observations, EGEO requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 3.3% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EGEO come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 10.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 36 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 7.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, May, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -3°C (27°F) to 27°C (81°F), averaging 10.1°C (50°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.84 to 9.95 inHg (333-337 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,615 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). 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.