Killarney Kerry Airport

Overview summary

Kerry airport, or Farranfore Airport as its often called, serves as one of the points of entry for aircraft flying in to the south-western side of Ireland. Famous for its hospitality and warm welcome, the county of Kerry is also home to several of the world’s most famous championship golf courses, including Waterville and Ballybunion.

History

Since the airport’s incorporation as a public limited company in July 1968, Kilarney Kerry Airport has undergone significant development to make it what it is today.

The airport’s first runway was built in 1969, measuring 1,090m x 23m. After its opening, the very first aircraft landed at Kerry Airport on the 25th of August in 1969. For several years after this first flight, only light private aircraft and occasional cargo flights used the aerodrome.

20 years later in 1989, a slightly larger second runway was built. The newest, third runway for Kerry Airport was completed in May 1994 and is Kerry’s largest runway to date, being 2,000m x 45m.

Landing at Killarney Kerry Airport

Location

Killarney Kerry airport is just a 20-minute drive away from the centre of Killarney and is located in the south-west of Ireland.

Facts

Airport codes: KIR/ EIKY
Operator: Kerry Airport Plc
Elevation: 112 feet/ 34m above sea level

Facilities

Handling services for airline flights and private jet flights
Gift shop, restaurant & bar all available within the main airport terminal
Bureau de change
Wi-Fi
Immigration, customs and police based at the airport

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