Donegal Airport (EIDL)
Medium airport · Donegal, County Donegal, Ireland
Airport data
| Name | Donegal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EIDL |
| IATA | CFN |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°2'39" W 8°20'28" 55.04420, -8.34100 |
| Location | Donegal, County Donegal, Ireland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,908 ft (1496 m) | 98 ft | BIT | Yes |
Donegal Airport at a glance
Donegal Airport is a medium airport in Donegal, County Donegal, Ireland, known to airline systems as CFN. The field elevation of 30 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EIDL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 4,908 ft (1496 m) of bit surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EIDL 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 Donegal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City of Derry Airport | EGAE | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport | EGAB | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Sligo Airport | EISG | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Ireland West Airport Knock | EIKN | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Belfast International Airport | EGAA | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Donegal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 30 ft field elevation of Donegal 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 Donegal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Donegal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Donegal Airport is EIDL, and its IATA code is CFN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Donegal Airport above sea level?
Donegal Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Donegal Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.0442, -8.3410 — in Donegal, County Donegal, Ireland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is City of Derry Airport, about 75 km away.
Does EIDL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EIDL 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 Donegal Airport?
Donegal Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,908 ft (1496 m) with a BIT surface.