Runway 02 at EIDL
Runway 02/20 at Donegal Airport (EIDL) in Donegal is a 4,908 ft, lighted, bit runway oriented 020°/200°. The runway is 98 ft wide, with a 656 ft displaced threshold on the 02 end. SkyMeter has observed 29 landings and 2 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.5°, a typical touchdown ground speed of 143 kt, a 3.4 kt average crosswind component, a 9.9 kt average headwind.
Runway 02/20 at Donegal Airport (EIDL) in Donegal is a 4,908 ft, lighted, bit runway oriented 020°/200°. The runway is 98 ft wide, with a 656 ft displaced threshold on the 02 end. SkyMeter has observed 29 landings and 2 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.5°, a typical touchdown ground speed of 143 kt, a 3.4 kt average crosswind component, a 9.9 kt average headwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
29 landings observed on Runway 02 in the last 30 days, alongside 2 departures.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 12:00 with 13 arrivals on the recent sample.
Prevailing Wind & Gust History
Over the past 365 days, winds at EIDL have prevailed from the south (180°), accounting for roughly 14% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 13.2 kt with peak gusts to 50 kt. Strong winds (≥20 kt) occur on about 15% of observations — pilots flying into runway 02 should plan for occasional gusty conditions.
Light Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 3.4 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 02 alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 2.5° on Runway 02, shallower than the standard 3°.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 02 over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 02 grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 02 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.
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