Runway 26 at EIKN
Runway 26/08 at Ireland West Knock Airport (EIKN) in Charleston is a 7,546 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 259°/079°. The runway is 148 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 203 landings and 110 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 2.9°, touchdowns averaging 365 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 142 kt, a 10.3 kt average crosswind component, a 3.2 kt average headwind.
Runway 26/08 at Ireland West Knock Airport (EIKN) in Charleston is a 7,546 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 259°/079°. The runway is 148 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 203 landings and 110 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 2.9°, touchdowns averaging 365 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 142 kt, a 10.3 kt average crosswind component, a 3.2 kt average headwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
203 landings observed on Runway 26 in the last 30 days, alongside 110 departures.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 07:00 with 8 arrivals on the recent sample.
Average Touchdown Zone
Aircraft touch down on average 365 ft from the threshold on Runway 26.
Prevailing Wind & Gust History
Over the past 365 days, winds at EIKN have prevailed from the south (180°), accounting for roughly 14% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 10.6 kt with peak gusts to 59 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.
Moderate Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 10.3 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 26 alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 2.9° on Runway 26, consistent with the standard 3° glide path.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 26 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 26 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 26 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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