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Ballina Airfield

ICAO IE-0026🇮🇪 Ballina
Coordinates
54.0892°N, 9.1607°W
Type
Small airport
Region
IE-MO
Time zone
Dublin(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
2.5° W

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:25
Sunrise
08:01
Sunset
18:46
Civil dusk
19:22

About 10h 45m 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 Ballina Airfield

Ballina Airfield is a small airport in Ballina, Ireland. It observes Europe/Dublin local time. The nearest airport is Lough Conn Airstrip (IE-0008), about 3.3 nm to the sw.

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

Live traffic nearby

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

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SHANNON UIR/UTAClass CType 35FL245GND
IRELAND FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL245

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
CHARLESTOWN HOLD14.9 nm120°On request
TUBBERCURRY15.3 nm098°Compulsory
KILKELLY VILLAGE HOLD17.1 nm140°On request
BELTRA VILLAGE HOLD20.5 nm067°Compulsory
BALLYHAUNIS24 nm144°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—896 ft—
Obstacle—938 ft—
Obstacle—961 ft—
Obstacle—988 ft—
Obstacle—548 ft—
Obstacle—535 ft—
Obstacle—551 ft—
Obstacle—896 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ballina Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ballina Airfield located?

Ballina Airfield is small airport located in Ballina, Ireland.

What time zone is Ballina Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ballina Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ballina Airfield is approximately 2.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ballina Airfield?

The nearest airport to Ballina Airfield is Lough Conn Airstrip (IE-0008), about 3.3 nm to the sw, followed by Bunnyconnellan Airstrip and Crossmolina Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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