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Small airport

Benfield Aerodrome

ICAO EIBF🇮🇪 Benfield
Coordinates
53.1615°N, 7.2674°W
Elevation
260 ft (79 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IE-OY
Time zone
Dublin(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:59
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
21:02

About 13h 50m 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 Benfield Aerodrome

Benfield Aerodrome is a small airport in Benfield, Ireland (ICAO EIBF). It sits at an elevation of 260 ft (79 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,650 ft / 503 m. It observes Europe/Dublin local time. The nearest airport is Limetree Airfield (IE-0011), about 2.9 nm to the sse.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EIBF

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 211,650 ft / 503 m65 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
Info124.405 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SHANNON UIR/UTAClass CType 35FL245GND
DUBLIN CTA 5Class CCTA4500 ft MSLFL245
IRELAND FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
MOA 5Special useDangerGNDFL450
MOA 4Special useDangerGNDFL450
EIR16 HSpecial useRestricted2500 ft MSLFL240

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
Tullamore Transmitter951 ft164 ft
Obstacle233 ft
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle240 ft
Obstacle161 ft
Obstacle253 ft
Obstacle243 ft
Obstacle220 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Benfield Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Benfield Aerodrome?

The ICAO code for Benfield Aerodrome is EIBF.

Where is Benfield Aerodrome located?

Benfield Aerodrome is small airport located in Benfield, Ireland, at an elevation of 260 ft (79 m).

How many runways does Benfield Aerodrome have?

Benfield Aerodrome has 1 runway, the longest being 1,650 ft / 503 m.

What time zone is Benfield Aerodrome in?

Benfield Aerodrome is in the Europe/Dublin time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Benfield Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Benfield Aerodrome is approximately 1.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Benfield Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Benfield Aerodrome is Limetree Airfield (IE-0011), about 2.9 nm to the sse, followed by Eyne Airfield and Clonbullogue Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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