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Airports / Ireland / SNN
Large airport · SNN
Shannon Airport.
Shannon, Ireland · 46 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
3,798 ratings
3
Operators based
46
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Shannon, IrelandELEV 46 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
3,798
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
46
Field elevation
feet above sea level
38
Nearest alternate
nm to KIR
Field standing
#2 / 10
Ireland airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 3798 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Ireland fields.
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
38 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kerry Airport (KIR).
Overview
Shannon Airport (EINN / SNN) is a large commercial airport serving Shannon, Ireland. The field lies at an elevation of 46 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Air Link Airways Ltd, Gainjet Ireland, and WestAir Aviation base aircraft at SNN. Useful alternates include Kerry Airport (KIR, 38 nm), Cork International Airport (ORK, 54 nm), and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC, 73 nm). SNN offers a single 10,495-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of SNN vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SNN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Great parking, easy check-in and just made for passengers comfort right from the beginning.”
Padraig McGuire (BusManPaddy)5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“From security to passport control, shop assistants and servers - so incredibly friendly.”
Cloud5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EINN
IATA
SNN
FAA / Local
EINN
Elevation
46 ft
Coordinates
52.7020° N · 8.9248° 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 46 ft, SNN sits lower than 70% of the 10 Ireland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,495 ft
- 06/2410,495 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,495 ft
SNN's 10,495 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.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 38nmKIRKerry AirportFarranfore
- 54nmORKCork International AirportCork
- 73nmNOCIreland West Airport KnockCharlestown
- 74nmWATWaterford AirportWaterford
- 95nmSXLSligo AirportSligo
- 96nmEIWTWeston AirportLeixlip
Location
Open the full mapEINN · Shannon Airport · Shannon, Ireland
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SNN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,515 nm | 6h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,673 nm | 6h 37m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,866 nm | 7h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,111 nm | 7h 38m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,305 nm | 8h 5m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,474 nm | 8h 29m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,521 nm | 8h 35m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,722 nm | 9h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SNN?
- Shannon Airport's longest paved runway is 10,495 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 SNN?
- Shannon Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,495 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SNN?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Shannon Airport as a home base, including Air Link Airways Ltd, Gainjet Ireland, WestAir Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to SNN?
- The closest alternate is Kerry Airport (KIR), about 38 nm away, followed by Cork International Airport (ORK) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SNN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 15m (2,515 nm), New York about 6h 37m (2,673 nm), Washington DC about 7h 4m (2,866 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.