Airports / Ireland / WAT
Waterford Airport.
Waterford, Ireland · 119 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Google rating
83 ratings
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Operators based
119
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cork International Airport (ORK).
Overview
Waterford Airport (EIWF / WAT) sits in Waterford, Ireland, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 119 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into WAT for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Cork International Airport (ORK, 56 nm), Casement Air Base (EIME, 71 nm), and Weston Airport (EIWT, 73 nm). With a single 4,701-foot paved runway, WAT can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from WAT depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Waterford.
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Field capability
ICAO
EIWF
IATA
WAT
FAA / Local
EIWF
Elevation
119 ft
Coordinates
52.1872° N · 7.0870° 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
No
Elevation vs Ireland fields
state range 11–665 ft
At 119 ft, WAT sits lower than 50% of the 10 Ireland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,701 ft
- 03/214,701 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,701 ft
WAT's 4,701 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.
- 56nmORKCork International AirportCork
- 71nmEIMECasement Air BaseBaldonnel
- 73nmEIWTWeston AirportLeixlip
- 74nmSNNShannon AirportShannon
- 80nmDUBDublin AirportDublin
- 81nmHAWHaverfordwest AirportHaverfordwest
Location
Open the full mapEIWF · Waterford Airport · Waterford, Ireland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WAT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,587 nm | 6h 25m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,745 nm | 6h 47m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,939 nm | 7h 14m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,185 nm | 7h 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,379 nm | 8h 15m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,543 nm | 8h 38m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,589 nm | 8h 45m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,773 nm | 9h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WAT?
- Waterford Airport's longest paved runway is 4,701 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 WAT?
- Waterford Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,701 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to WAT?
- The closest alternate is Cork International Airport (ORK), about 56 nm away, followed by Casement Air Base (EIME) at 71 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WAT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 25m (2,587 nm), New York about 6h 47m (2,745 nm), Washington DC about 7h 14m (2,939 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.