Dublin Airport (EIDW)
Large airport · Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Airport data
| Name | Dublin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EIDW |
| IATA | DUB |
| Elevation | 242 ft (74 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°25'43" W 6°15'44" 53.42871, -6.26212 |
| Location | Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 10,203 ft (3110 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 10R/28L | 8,652 ft (2637 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
| 16/34 | 6,798 ft (2072 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dublin Airport at a glance
Dublin Airport is a large airport in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, known to airline systems as DUB. The field elevation of 242 ft (74 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EIDW 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 3 runways, the longest — 10L/28R — offers 10,203 ft (3110 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10L points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EIDW 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 Dublin Airport
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 | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Casement Air Base | EIME | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Anglesey Airport | EGOV | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Isle of Man Airport | EGNS | 130 km (70 NM) |
| George Best Belfast City Airport | EGAC | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dublin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 242 ft field elevation of Dublin 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 Dublin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dublin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dublin Airport is EIDW, and its IATA code is DUB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dublin Airport above sea level?
Dublin Airport sits at an elevation of 242 feet (74 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dublin Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.4287, -6.2621 — in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Weston Airport, about 17 km away.
Does EIDW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EIDW 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 Dublin Airport?
Dublin Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 10L/28R, measures 10,203 ft (3110 m) with a CON surface.