Casement Air Base (EIME)
Medium airport · Baldonnel, County Dublin, Ireland
Airport data
| Name | Casement Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EIME |
| Elevation | 319 ft (97 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°18'6" W 6°27'5" 53.30170, -6.45133 |
| Location | Baldonnel, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 6,001 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Casement Air Base at a glance
Casement Air Base is a medium airport in Baldonnel, County Dublin, Ireland. The field elevation of 319 ft (97 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EIME are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10/28 — offers 6,001 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EIME shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Casement Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weston Airport | EIWT | 6 km (3 NM) |
| Dublin Airport | EIDW | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Anglesey Airport | EGOV | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Waterford Airport | EIWF | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport | EGAB | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Casement Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 319 ft field elevation of Casement Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 10 airports and airfields we list for Ireland — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Casement Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Casement Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Casement Air Base is EIME, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Casement Air Base above sea level?
Casement Air Base sits at an elevation of 319 feet (97 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Casement Air Base located?
The airport lies at 53.3017, -6.4513 — in Baldonnel, County Dublin, Ireland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Weston Airport, about 6 km away.
Does EIME publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EIME appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Casement Air Base?
Casement Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,001 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.