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Airports / Ireland / CFN
Medium airport · CFN
Donegal Airport.
Donegal, Ireland · 30 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
237 ratings
0
Operators based
30
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Donegal, IrelandELEV 30 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.8
Google rating
237
Google reviews
ratings on Google
30
Field elevation
feet above sea level
41
Nearest alternate
nm to LDY
Field standing
#1 / 10
Ireland airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 237 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Ireland fields.
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
City of Derry Airport (LDY), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Donegal Airport (EIDL / CFN) is a mid-sized airport serving Donegal, Ireland. The airport sits 30 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 CFN for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are City of Derry Airport (LDY, 41 nm), Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport (ENK, 46 nm), and Sligo Airport (SXL, 47 nm). With a single 4,908-foot paved runway, CFN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from CFN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Gweedore. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Donegal.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“I can see why it’s named one of the most beautiful airports in the world the area around it is stunning.”
Ellie B5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security is a breeze, straight through once the happy staff let you know it’s time.”
Ellie B5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EIDL
IATA
CFN
FAA / Local
EIDL
Elevation
30 ft
Coordinates
55.0442° N · 8.3410° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Ireland fields
state range 11–665 ft
At 30 ft, CFN sits lower than 80% of the 10 Ireland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,908 ft
- 02/204,908 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,908 ft
CFN's 4,908 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- 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.
- 41nmLDYCity of Derry AirportDerry, Derry and Strabane
- 46nmENKEnniskillen/St Angelo AirportEnniskillen, Fermanagh and Omagh
- 47nmSXLSligo AirportSligo
- 70nmNOCIreland West Airport KnockCharlestown
- 77nmBFSBelfast International AirportBelfast
- 81nmILYIslay AirportIsle of Islay, Argyll and Bute
Location
Open the full mapEIDL · Donegal Airport · Donegal, Ireland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CFN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,509 nm | 6h 14m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,667 nm | 6h 36m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,859 nm | 7h 3m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,080 nm | 7h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,289 nm | 8h 3m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,489 nm | 8h 31m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,537 nm | 8h 38m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,597 nm | 8h 46m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CFN?
- Donegal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,908 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. 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 CFN?
- Donegal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,908 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CFN?
- The closest alternate is City of Derry Airport (LDY), about 41 nm away, followed by Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport (ENK) at 46 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CFN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 14m (2,509 nm), New York about 6h 36m (2,667 nm), Washington DC about 7h 3m (2,859 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.