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Small airport

Kildare Aerodrome

ICAO EIKH🇮🇪 Kilrush
Coordinates
53.0636°N, 6.8553°W
Elevation
260 ft (79 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IE-KE
Time zone
Dublin(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:31
Sunrise
05:19
Sunset
21:49
Civil dusk
22:37

About 16h 30m 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 Kildare Aerodrome

Kildare Aerodrome is a small airport in Kilrush, Ireland (ICAO EIKH). It sits at an elevation of 260 ft (79 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 1,988 ft / 606 m. It observes Europe/Dublin local time. The nearest airport is O'Loughlin Airstrip (IE-0038), about 8.7 nm to the nw.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 191,988 ft / 606 m32 ftGrassUnlitOpen
11 / 291,804 ft / 550 m59 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
Radio123.425 MHz

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DUBLIN CTA 5Class CCTA4500 ft MSLFL245
SHANNON UIR/UTAClass CType 35FL245GND
DUBLIN CTA 6Class CCTA4500 ft MSLFL245
EIR16 GSpecial useRestricted4500 ft MSLFL240
EIR16 HSpecial useRestricted2500 ft MSLFL240
EIR16 FSpecial useRestricted3500 ft MSLFL240
IRELAND FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
EIR16 CSpecial useRestricted1500 ft MSLFL240
MOA 3Special useDangerGNDFL450
MOA 4Special useDangerGNDFL450

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kildare Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kildare Aerodrome?

The ICAO code for Kildare Aerodrome is EIKH.

Where is Kildare Aerodrome located?

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

How many runways does Kildare Aerodrome have?

Kildare Aerodrome has 2 runways, the longest being 1,988 ft / 606 m.

What time zone is Kildare Aerodrome in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kildare Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kildare Aerodrome is approximately 1.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kildare Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Kildare Aerodrome is O'Loughlin Airstrip (IE-0038), about 8.7 nm to the nw, followed by Maganey Airstrip and Gowran Grange Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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