Dublin Airport (EIDW)
Dublin, Ireland · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EIDW
IATA
DUB
City
Dublin
Country
Ireland
Region
Europe
Elevation
242 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
53.4213, -6.2701
Overview
Irish capital hub and Ryanair base. Atlantic weather with frequent gusty crosswind conditions.
Current Weather at EIDW
Pilots flying into or out of Dublin 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 EIDW 030930Z 23011KT 200V280 9999 FEW015 BKN022 16/12 Q0991 NOSIGWind 230° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 23
Current TAF
TAF EIDW 030500Z 0306/0406 15008KT 9999 FEW012 BKN020 PROB40 TEMPO 0306/0308 4000 RA BKN012 BECMG 0307/0309 24013KT TEMPO 0309/0403 24016G27KT TEMPO 0311/0319 -SHRA FEW020CB PROB40 TEMPO 0314/0317 24018G32KT 4000 SHRA SCT020CB TEMPO 0401/0406 4000 -RA BKN008 BECMG 0403/0405 27012KTDecode METAR for EIDW
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Dublin Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EIDW. 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 EIDW. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Dublin. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Dublin 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 Dublin Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EIDW include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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