Cork Airport (EICK)
Cork, Ireland · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EICK
IATA
ORK
City
Cork
Country
Ireland
Region
Europe
Elevation
502 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
51.8413, -8.4911
Overview
Southern Ireland regional airport with Atlantic maritime weather. Flight training academies in the region.
Current Weather at EICK
Pilots flying into or out of Cork Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR EICK 030930Z 24015G28KT 9999 FEW012 SCT014 BKN027 15/11 Q0995 TEMPO BKN010Wind 240° at 15 kt — likely active runway near heading 24
Current TAF
TAF EICK 030500Z 0306/0406 20015KT 3000 -DZ BR BKN002 BECMG 0306/0308 24012KT 9999 NSW FEW010 BKN020 TEMPO 0307/0320 24018G30KT -SHRA BKN010 TEMPO 0400/0403 24015G25KT -RA BKN010 BECMG 0403/0405 28010KTDecode METAR for EICK
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Cork Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EICK. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for EICK. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Cork. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Cork Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Cork Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EICK include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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