Shannon (EINN/SNN) — Shannon, Ireland

• ICAO: EINN
• Name: Shannon
• Type: large_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 52.702
• Longitude: -8.92482
• Elevation: 46 ft
• Country: Ireland
• Municipality: Shannon
• IATA Code: SNN
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: EISN
• Timezone: Europe/Dublin
• Distance from City: 25.0 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 06/24

• Designation: 06/24
• Dimensions: 10495 X 148
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: 75/R/C/W/U
• Lighting: HIRL runway edge lights; colour-coded centreline lights on TWY A, D1 and D2; threshold lights; runway end lights; displaced threshold RWY 24: 459 ft
• NAVAIDs: ILS/DME RWY 06 (CAT I); ILS/DME RWY 24 (CAT I and II); VOR RWY 06; VOR RWY 24; SHA VOR-DME 113.30 MHz (1.8 NM at 235°); RNAV/GNSS approaches both ends
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I and II RWY 24; ILS CAT I RWY 06; VOR RWY 06; VOR RWY 24; RNAV (GNSS) RWY 06; RNAV (GNSS) RWY 24
• Remarks: Runway 06 heading 057°; Runway 24 heading 237°. Displaced threshold RWY 24: 459 ft. Elevation RWY 06 threshold: 46 ft; RWY 24 threshold: 15 ft. Longest runway in Ireland (3,199 m). Designated alternate Space Shuttle landing site (historical). TWY PCN values: ASPH PCN 75/R/C/W/U (TWY D2, E3); CONC PCN 60/R/C/W/U (TWY G); CONC/ASPH PCN 55/R/C/W/T (TWY H1); CONC PCN 17/R/D/W/U (TWY H2). RNAV SID/STAR procedures published for both runway ends. Transition altitude: 5000 ft (Ireland standard).

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• Tower: 118.700 MHz
• Ground: 121.800 MHz
• Operations: 121.400 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: Approach 121.400 MHz (H24 UTC); Approach Radar 120.200 MHz; Tower 118.700 MHz (H24 UTC); Ground 121.800 MHz (H24 UTC); ATIS 130.950 MHz; Shannon Clearance (Oceanic) 127.900 MHz; Emergency Coordination 121.600 MHz (within 8 NM) MHz
• ATIS: 130.950 MHz

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +353 61 712000
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: https://www.shannonairport.ie
• Remarks: Airport Operations: +353 61 712000. Official website: https://www.shannonairport.ie. Ireland AIP: https://www..ie. US CBP Pre-Clearance facility on site — contact airport operations for scheduling.

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: +353 61 712000
• Remarks: Slots not required for GA or cargo operations. Commercial scheduled services subject to EU slot regulations during coordinated periods. PPR required for military movements and certain non-standard operations. Contact Shannon Airport Operations for coordination. Peak summer schedule may impose additional restrictions for commercial operators.

• Open: 07:00
• Close: 22:00
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: Yes
• Remarks: Customs H24 for scheduled international operations. Standard GA hours approximately 08:00–22:00 local (UTC±0 winter / UTC+1 summer). Outside standard hours available on request with prior notice. US CBP Pre-Clearance facility operational for US-bound flights — contact airport in advance. Local times (IST, UTC+1 summer): 09:00–23:00.

• Landing Fee: EUR 7.00-12.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge EUR 70
• Parking Fee: Calculated in 30-minute blocks; no charge 23:00–06:00 local time. Rates vary by aircraft category (up to Global 6000/G550 class and above).
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: EUR
• Remarks: Landing and parking fees apply; specific per-tonne rates not publicly confirmed — contact airport operations for current schedule. Handling is mandatory for all commercial and business aviation operations. US CBP Pre-Clearance service incurs additional fees (approximately EUR 300 depending on number of travellers). No parking charge between 23:00–06:00 local. Fees subject to Irish VAT where applicable.

• Fuel Type: JET A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-04-06
• Remarks: JET A-1 only available. AVGAS 100LL not available at EINN. Fuelling service H24. Prior arrangement recommended for after-hours large uplifts.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Port of entry for international flights. APIS required for flights arriving from outside EU/EEA. No landing permit required for EU/EEA-registered aircraft; non-EU/EEA aircraft require overflight or landing permission via Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). US CBP Pre-Clearance available for US-bound passengers. Ireland is not in Schengen Area — passport control required for all non-Irish/non-British nationals.

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• Curfew Start: 23:30
• Curfew End: 06:00
• Noise Chapter Min: 3
• Remarks: Noise curfew approximately 23:30–06:00 local. Reverse thrust restricted — consult current NOTAMs and AIP for specific procedures. Minimum noise chapter 3 (ICAO Annex 16). VFR operations permitted in VMC during daylight hours. Engine run-ups permitted only in designated areas during operational hours. ARFF Category 9 available 07:00–23:00 local; Cat 7 coverage 23:00–07:00 local (extended Cat 9 coverage available on request). RFF callsign: Shannon Fire. DST: last Sunday March 01:00Z to last Sunday October 01:00Z. Magnetic variation: 4°W.

EIKY

• ICAO: EIKY
• Name: Kerry
• Distance (NM): 38.2
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Not Schengen but part of Common Travel Area with UK. API required for flights from outside CTA. Irish immigration and customs clearance on arrival.

EICK

• ICAO: EICK
• Name: Cork
• Distance (NM): 54.1
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Not Schengen but part of Common Travel Area with UK. API required for flights from outside CTA. Irish immigration and customs clearance on arrival.

EIKN

• ICAO: EIKN
• Name: Knock
• Distance (NM): 72.6
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Not Schengen but part of Common Travel Area with UK. API required for flights from outside CTA. Irish immigration and customs clearance on arrival.

• Overflight Permit: No
• Landing Permit: Conditional
• Overflight Lead Time: N/A (no permit needed). 2 working days notification for non-EEA non-scheduled overflights.
• Landing Lead Time: 2 working days minimum (non-EEA non-scheduled, including overflights, tech stops, and flights to/from/within Ireland). EU/EEA carriers: no permit.

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