Kerry Airport (EIKY)
Medium airport · Farranfore, County Kerry, Ireland
Airport data
| Name | Kerry Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EIKY |
| IATA | KIR |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°10'51" W 9°31'26" 52.18090, -9.52378 |
| Location | Farranfore, County Kerry, Ireland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kerry Airport at a glance
Kerry Airport is a medium airport in Farranfore, County Kerry, Ireland, known to airline systems as KIR. The field elevation of 112 ft (34 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EIKY 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, 08/26, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EIKY 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 Kerry Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shannon Airport | EINN | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Cork International Airport | EICK | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Waterford Airport | EIWF | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Ireland West Airport Knock | EIKN | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Sligo Airport | EISG | 241 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kerry Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 112 ft field elevation of Kerry 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 Kerry Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kerry Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kerry Airport is EIKY, and its IATA code is KIR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kerry Airport above sea level?
Kerry Airport sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kerry Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.1809, -9.5238 — in Farranfore, County Kerry, Ireland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shannon Airport, about 71 km away.
Does EIKY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EIKY 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 Kerry Airport?
Kerry Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.