Waterford Airport (EIWF)
Medium airport · Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland
Airport data
| Name | Waterford Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EIWF |
| IATA | WAT |
| Elevation | 119 ft (36 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°11'14" W 7°5'13" 52.18720, -7.08696 |
| Location | Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,701 ft (1433 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Waterford Airport at a glance
Waterford Airport is a medium airport in Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland, known to airline systems as WAT. The field elevation of 119 ft (36 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EIWF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 4,701 ft (1433 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EIWF 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 Waterford Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cork International Airport | EICK | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Casement Air Base | EIME | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Weston Airport | EIWT | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Shannon Airport | EINN | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Dublin Airport | EIDW | 149 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Waterford Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 119 ft field elevation of Waterford 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 Waterford Airport
What is the ICAO code of Waterford Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Waterford Airport is EIWF, and its IATA code is WAT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Waterford Airport above sea level?
Waterford Airport sits at an elevation of 119 feet (36 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Waterford Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.1872, -7.0870 — in Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cork International Airport, about 104 km away.
Does EIWF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EIWF 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 Waterford Airport?
Waterford Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,701 ft (1433 m) with a ASP surface.