Cork Airport

EICK / ORK

Cork, IE

Last Updated
Apr 23, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
13 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
17,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EICK 230100Z 10013KT 9999 FEW035 BKN170 10/04 Q1022 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 502 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
BKN 17,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,002 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
17,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
17,502 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cork Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 17,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 13 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 17000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 17:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (502 ft)
Pressure Alt
240 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -240 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EICK 222300Z 2300/2324 11014KT 9999 FEW020 TEMPO 2309/2317 11016G26KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z TEMPO
+8h
VFR 110° 16 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ICK
07 ✈️
25
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
4,298 ft 148 ft PEM 63°
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
16/34 6,998 ft 148 ft ASP 160°
6.5 kt 11.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EICK

10,090 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
50.1%
MVFR
18.7%
IFR
10.9%
LIFR
20.2%

Cork Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 50.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 31.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 11 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperatures typically range between -2°C and 18°C with an average of 8.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 11 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.1%
NE
5.4%
E
9.1%
SE
7.8%
S
18.6%
SW
23.8%
W
17.1%
NW
12.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.2°C
Range: -2°C to 18°C
-2°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.7%

Best Months for VFR

September April January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt

Statistics computed from 10,090 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cork Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EICK
IATA Code: ORK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 502 ft MSL

Location

City: Cork
Country: IE
Latitude: 51.841301°
Longitude: -8.491110°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,298 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 6,998 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cork Airport

Overview

Cork Airport serves southwestern Ireland as a medium-sized airport situated near the city of Cork. Located at an elevation of 502 feet MSL with coordinates 51.841301, -8.491110, the airport provides critical regional aviation infrastructure. Its two runways (07/25 and 16/34) support diverse aviation operations in the southern Irish landscape.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Cork Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing in 50.6% of observations. Meteorological conditions range from clear skies to potential instrument flight restrictions, with LIFR conditions occurring in 19.2% of observations. Winds predominantly originate from the southwest at 225 degrees, averaging 10.4 knots with occasional gusts up to 35 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways with different orientations and surfaces: Runway 07/25 is 4,298 feet of pavement with an end-around surface (PEM), while Runway 16/34 extends 6,998 feet with an asphalt surface (ASP). Temperature variations range from -2°C to 18°C, with an average of 8.6°C, indicating potential winter and seasonal operational considerations for aircraft performance.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability, with modest average crosswind components of 6.6 and 6.7 knots respectively. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of restricted visibility, though fog is present in 6.6% of observations. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR conditions during September, January, and November.

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.