Weston Airport (EIWT)
Medium airport · Leixlip, County Dublin, Ireland
Airport data
| Name | Weston Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EIWT |
| Elevation | 150 ft (46 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°21'6" W 6°29'25" 53.35162, -6.49036 |
| Location | Leixlip, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,038 ft (926 m) | 23 ft | ASPH | No |
Weston Airport at a glance
Weston Airport is a medium airport in Leixlip, County Dublin, Ireland. The field elevation of 150 ft (46 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EIWT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 3,038 ft (926 m) of asph surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EIWT 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 Weston Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Casement Air Base | EIME | 6 km (3 NM) |
| Dublin Airport | EIDW | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Anglesey Airport | EGOV | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Waterford Airport | EIWF | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport | EGAB | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Weston Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 150 ft field elevation of Weston Airport 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 Weston Airport
What is the ICAO code of Weston Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Weston Airport is EIWT, 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 Weston Airport above sea level?
Weston Airport sits at an elevation of 150 feet (46 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Weston Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.3516, -6.4904 — in Leixlip, County Dublin, Ireland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Casement Air Base, about 6 km away.
Does EIWT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EIWT 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 Weston Airport?
Weston Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 3,038 ft (926 m) with a ASPH surface.