Shannon Airport (EINN)
Large airport · Shannon, County Clare, Ireland
Airport data
| Name | Shannon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EINN |
| IATA | SNN |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°42'7" W 8°55'29" 52.70200, -8.92482 |
| Location | Shannon, County Clare, Ireland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 10,495 ft (3199 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Shannon Airport at a glance
Shannon Airport is a large airport in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland, known to airline systems as SNN. The field elevation of 46 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EINN 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, 06/24, offers 10,495 ft (3199 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EINN 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 Shannon 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 | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Cork International Airport | EICK | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Ireland West Airport Knock | EIKN | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Waterford Airport | EIWF | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Sligo Airport | EISG | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shannon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 46 ft field elevation of Shannon 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 Shannon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shannon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shannon Airport is EINN, and its IATA code is SNN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shannon Airport above sea level?
Shannon Airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shannon Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.7020, -8.9248 — in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kerry Airport, about 71 km away.
Does EINN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EINN 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 Shannon Airport?
Shannon Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 10,495 ft (3199 m) with a ASP surface.