Operating times:
Daily 0900-1800 UTC
Winter
Customs & Immigration:
on request (24h min)
Runways
1 RWY, 2000m/6561ft 1 Runway, longest: 2000m/6561ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
08/26
Asphalt
Length
2000m
6561ft
6561ft
08/26
Asphalt
Length
2000m/6561ft
2000m/6561ft
Strength
44/F/C/W/T
PCN
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Jet A1: Truck
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 9 kt
Wind
260° · 9 kt
Temperature
12°C
Dew point
11°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1011 hPa
Ceiling
1200 BKN
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
SCT 500ft
BKN 1200ft
OVC 2000ft
METAR: 36 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 0 kt | 9 kt ↑ |
| 08 | 0 kt | 9 kt ↓ |
15:00Z → 17:00Z
MVFR
[23010KT 9999 SCT012 BKN025]
230° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 1200ft · Broken (BKN) 2500ft
15:00Z → 18:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO -RA BKN012]
Temporary (TEMPO)
Light Rain (-RA) · Broken (BKN) 1200ft
15:00Z → 17:00Z
IFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 23015G25KT 2993 RA BKN008]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
230° 15 kt G25 · 3.0 km · Rain (RA) · Broken (BKN) 800ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 IFR
17:00Z → Tomorrow 00:00Z
MVFR
[BECMG 25009KT 9999 SCT012 BKN025]
Becoming (BECMG)
250° 9 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 1200ft · Broken (BKN) 2500ft
METAR EIKY 071430Z 26009KT 230V300 9999 -RA SCT005 BKN012 OVC020 12/11 Q1011 RERA TAF EIKY 071400Z 0715/0724 23010KT 9999 SCT012 BKN025 TEMPO 0715/0718 -RA BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0715/0717 23015G25KT 3000 RA BKN008 BECMG 0717/0719 25009KT
Flight Times
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Landing Fees (€)
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Landing Fee
Landeentgelt, mit Lärmzeugnis - MTOW bis 2000kg
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Net:
€12.20
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Gross:
€15.00
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Tax rate: 23.00%
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Last updated 2019-02-28 00:00:00 +00:00. Data © Aerops.
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Pilot Comments for EIKY
Sebastian
Inquiry regarding entry from the UK was answered quickly and positively via email to KIR.Handling@kerryairport.ie. On the ground the people are very friendly, but fueling and parking procedures are cumbersome and lengthy, and each may only be conducted with ATC clearance and a marshaller. A grass parking spot would actually have been ideal for us, as there is ample area for it and there are no tie-downs on the concrete, but since the regular clientele is Gulfstreams (with golfers), even small SEPs have to park like the big ones. Any attempt to explain or request changes only prolongs the already tiring ground processes. The short distance to the terminal may only be covered in an airport vehicle.
Beautiful area, perhaps a bit too touristy; rental cars available right on the field. The Europe Hotel in Killarney, part of the Liebherr Group, was more show than substance, with poor value for money.
Landing fee for an AA5 €15 and parking per night €10. Avgas available but very expensive at €2.92/l. Before departure you can pay the fees and Avgas by credit card at the handling office and then be driven back to the aircraft.
AirfieldBot
Kerry Airport (EIKY) supports both VFR and IFR operations, with a main runway over 6,000 ft and a procedural ILS approach to runway 26. Approach control is provided by Shannon, with handover to Kerry Tower about 25 miles out; pilots provide DME distance and bearing from the KER NDB for position fixes due to non-radar procedures. PPR is typically requested 24 hours in advance. The airport operates scheduled commercial flights, mainly Ryanair, and ground handling is required for all GA movements.
Landing fees are generally low for this type of airport. Example: landing about €10, parking about €10 per night, and a passenger fee about €10 per person. Within published operating hours (typically 9–18 local), fees remain modest; outside these times, a high surcharge of €500 per aircraft applies. Payment is made at the information desk in the terminal.
AVGAS and Jet A1 are available, though AVGAS is described as expensive. Refueling and parking procedures require ATC clearance and marshaller guidance; pilots are transported between aircraft and terminal by airport vehicle, as walking on the apron is not permitted. Parking may be on the main apron or a disused parallel runway; tie-downs are limited on concrete surfaces. A small pilot lounge with free coffee and WiFi is available, along with an ATM and a modest café/bar behind security.
Rental cars are available at the airport. Killarney, a major tourist destination, is 15–20 minutes away by car or bus; Tralee is at a similar distance. Bus connections run several times daily in various directions.
Entry formalities for arrivals from the UK can be handled via email handling request to info@kerryairport.ie or KIR.Handling@kerryairport.ie; submission of a GAR form directly to Irish authorities suffices—no separate GAR needed for UK police when arriving in Ireland via Kerry. All passengers must pass through standard security screening in the terminal, which can cause delays if scheduled flights coincide.
The airport staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. The region offers scenic attractions and convenient access to golf courses and hotels in Killarney. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.