Cork International Airport (EICK)
Large airport · Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Airport data
| Name | Cork International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EICK |
| IATA | ORK |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°50'29" W 8°29'28" 51.84130, -8.49111 |
| Location | Cork, County Cork, Ireland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,298 ft (1310 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 16/34 | 6,998 ft (2133 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cork International Airport at a glance
Cork International Airport is a large airport in Cork, County Cork, Ireland, known to airline systems as ORK. The field elevation of 502 ft (153 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EICK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 6,998 ft (2133 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EICK 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 Cork International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kerry Airport | EIKY | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Shannon Airport | EINN | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Waterford Airport | EIWF | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Casement Air Base | EIME | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Weston Airport | EIWT | 216 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cork International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 502 ft field elevation of Cork International 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 Cork International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cork International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cork International Airport is EICK, and its IATA code is ORK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cork International Airport above sea level?
Cork International Airport sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cork International Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.8413, -8.4911 — in Cork, County Cork, Ireland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kerry Airport, about 80 km away.
Does EICK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EICK 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 Cork International Airport?
Cork International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,998 ft (2133 m) with a ASP surface.