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Airports / Ireland / ORK
Large airport · ORK
Cork International Airport.
Cork, Ireland · 502 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
3,422 ratings
0
Operators based
502
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Cork, IrelandELEV 502 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
3,422
Google reviews
ratings on Google
502
Field elevation
feet above sea level
43
Nearest alternate
nm to KIR
Field standing
43 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kerry Airport (KIR).
Overview
Located in Cork, Ireland, Cork International Airport (EICK / ORK) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 502 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ORK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kerry Airport (KIR, 43 nm), Shannon Airport (SNN, 54 nm), and Waterford Airport (WAT, 56 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,998-foot paved runway, ORK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ORK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Aerfort Chorcaí. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Cork.
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Staff & service
“Everyone seems approachable, helpful, and kind, which makes the whole experience easy and stress-free.”
N.J. Mc5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EICK
IATA
ORK
FAA / Local
EICK
Elevation
502 ft
Coordinates
51.8413° N · 8.4911° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Ireland fields
state range 11–665 ft
At 502 ft, ORK sits higher than 80% of the 10 Ireland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,998 ft
- 16/346,998 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07/254,298 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,998 ft
ORK's 6,998 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 43nmKIRKerry AirportFarranfore
- 54nmSNNShannon AirportShannon
- 56nmWATWaterford AirportWaterford
- 115nmEIMECasement Air BaseBaldonnel
- 116nmEIWTWeston AirportLeixlip
- 125nmNOCIreland West Airport KnockCharlestown
Location
Open the full mapEICK · Cork International Airport · Cork, Ireland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ORK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,542 nm | 6h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,699 nm | 6h 41m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,893 nm | 7h 8m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,145 nm | 7h 43m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,335 nm | 8h 9m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,493 nm | 8h 31m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,539 nm | 8h 38m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,776 nm | 9h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ORK?
- Cork International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,998 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ORK?
- Cork International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,998 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ORK?
- The closest alternate is Kerry Airport (KIR), about 43 nm away, followed by Shannon Airport (SNN) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ORK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 19m (2,542 nm), New York about 6h 41m (2,699 nm), Washington DC about 7h 8m (2,893 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.