Eagle County Regional Airport (KEGE)

Vail, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KEGE

IATA

EGE

City

Vail

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

6,540 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

39.6426, -106.9159

Overview

High mountain airport serving Vail ski resort. Challenging approaches through mountain valleys.

Current Weather at KEGE

Pilots flying into or out of Eagle County Regional 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 KEGE 210056Z AUTO 28013G17KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP131 T01721067

Wind 280° at 13 kt — likely active runway near heading 28

Current TAF

TAF KEGE 202342Z 2100/2124 00000KT P6SM SKC FM210500 00000KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250 FM211600 25005KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250 FM211700 25010G19KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250 FM212300 27016G27KT P6SM SCT100 BKN110 PROB30 2123/2124 4SM -TSRA BKN100CB

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Eagle County Regional Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KEGE. 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 KEGE. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Vail. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Eagle County Regional 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 Eagle County Regional Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KEGE include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Eagle County Regional Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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