3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Nestled in the heart of County Kerry, it offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that larger airports often lack.”
Anna Krys5★ on Google
Airports / Ireland / KIR
Medium airport · KIR
Kerry Airport.
Farranfore, Ireland · 112 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
894 ratings
0
Operators based
112
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Farranfore, IrelandELEV 112 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
894
Google reviews
ratings on Google
112
Field elevation
feet above sea level
38
Nearest alternate
nm to SNN
Field standing
#3 / 10
Ireland airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 894 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Ireland fields.
38 nm
To the nearest alternate
Shannon Airport (SNN), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Kerry Airport (EIKY / KIR) is a mid-sized airport serving Farranfore, Ireland. The field lies at an elevation of 112 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
KIR has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Shannon Airport (SNN, 38 nm), Cork International Airport (ORK, 43 nm), and Waterford Airport (WAT, 90 nm). KIR offers a single 6,562-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of KIR vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KIR, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, making the travel experience smooth and pleasant.”
Anna Krys5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Got a lovely cup of coffee in the only cafe/restaurant on site and I hear the sandwiches are wonderful.”
Laoise Redmond5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Kerry Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
EIKY
IATA
KIR
FAA / Local
EIKY
Elevation
112 ft
Coordinates
52.1809° N · 9.5238° 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 112 ft, KIR sits lower than 60% of the 10 Ireland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,562 ft
- 08/266,562 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,562 ft
KIR's 6,562 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.
- 38nmSNNShannon AirportShannon
- 43nmORKCork International AirportCork
- 90nmWATWaterford AirportWaterford
- 107nmNOCIreland West Airport KnockCharlestown
- 130nmSXLSligo AirportSligo
- 130nmEIMECasement Air BaseBaldonnel
Location
Open the full mapEIKY · Kerry Airport · Farranfore, Ireland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KIR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,500 nm | 6h 13m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,658 nm | 6h 35m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,851 nm | 7h 2m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,102 nm | 7h 37m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,293 nm | 8h 3m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,454 nm | 8h 26m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,500 nm | 8h 32m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,743 nm | 9h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KIR?
- Kerry Airport's longest paved runway is 6,562 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 KIR?
- Kerry Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,562 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KIR?
- The closest alternate is Shannon Airport (SNN), about 38 nm away, followed by Cork International Airport (ORK) at 43 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KIR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 13m (2,500 nm), New York about 6h 35m (2,658 nm), Washington DC about 7h 2m (2,851 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.