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Heliport

Custume Barracks Heliport

ICAO EIAC🇮🇪 Athlone
Coordinates
53.4241°N, 7.9476°W
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
IE-WH
Time zone
Dublin(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:59
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
20:31
Civil dusk
21:08

About 13h 55m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Custume Barracks Heliport

Custume Barracks Heliport

Custume Barracks is a military installation at Athlone in Ireland.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EIAC
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NOTAMs

EIAC

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SHANNON UIR/UTAClass CType 35FL245GND
SHANNON CTA 2Class CCTA3500 ft MSLFL245
IRELAND FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
EIR24 CUSTUME BARRACKSSpecial useRestrictedGND2000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Ireland airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle138 ft
Obstacle463 ft
Obstacle420 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Custume Barracks Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Custume Barracks Heliport?

The ICAO code for Custume Barracks Heliport is EIAC.

Where is Custume Barracks Heliport located?

Custume Barracks Heliport is heliport located in Athlone, Ireland, at an elevation of 135 ft (41 m).

What time zone is Custume Barracks Heliport in?

Custume Barracks Heliport is in the Europe/Dublin time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Custume Barracks Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Custume Barracks Heliport is approximately 1.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Custume Barracks Heliport?

The nearest airport to Custume Barracks Heliport is Dorans Airstrip (IE-0040), about 11.2 nm to the ene, followed by Abbeyshrule Aerodrome and Camus Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Custume Barracks Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.