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Ireland West Airport Knock

IATA NOCICAO EIKN🇮🇪 Charlestown
Coordinates
53.9104°N, 8.8170°W
Elevation
665 ft (203 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
IE-MO
Time zone
Dublin(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
2.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
20:36
Civil dusk
21:13

About 13h 57m 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 Ireland West Airport Knock

Ireland West Airport Knock

Ireland West Airport, officially known as Ireland West Airport Knock, and formerly known as Horan International Airport, commonly known as Knock Airport, is an international airport 5.6 km (3.5 mi) south-west of Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland. The village of Knock is 20 km (12 mi) away. 818,000 passengers used the airport in 2023, making it the fourth-busiest in the Republic of Ireland.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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
08 / 26▸ displaced7,546 ft / 2,300 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND121.900 MHz
TWRTWR130.700 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingLoungeDuty Free ShoppingRestaurant & CaféSpecial Assistance

Ireland West Airport offers flights to over 20 destinations and parking facilities.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (15)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SHANNON UIR/UTAClass CType 35FL245GND
SHANNON CTA CONNAUGHT, SOUTHERN STUBClass CCTA4500 ft MSLFL075
SHANNON CTA CONNAUGHTClass CCTA5000 ft MSLFL075
CONNAUGHT CTRClass CCTRGND5000 ft MSL
IRELAND FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL245

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

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 13% of observations, averaging 10 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan44%-271 ft
Feb49%-144 ft
Mar53%-27 ft
Apr58%160 ft
May62%381 ft
Jun58%687 ft
Jul47%797 ft
Aug52%806 ft
Sep54%516 ft
Oct50%456 ft
Nov48%160 ft
Dec43%-33 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-271806 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
KILKELLY VILLAGE HOLD2.7 nm206°On request
CHARLESTOWN HOLD3.3 nm014°On request
BALLYHAUNIS9 nm168°Compulsory
TUBBERCURRY9.2 nm020°Compulsory
BALLYMOTE15.1 nm044°Compulsory
BELTRA VILLAGE HOLD19.8 nm020°Compulsory
RIVERSTOWN VILLAGE19.9 nm048°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
Obstacle256 ft
Obstacle226 ft
Obstacle217 ft
Obstacle282 ft
Obstacle262 ft
Obstacle240 ft
Obstacle305 ft
Obstacle240 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ireland West Airport Knock.

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇮🇪 More airports in Ireland📘 Flying in Ireland: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ireland West Airport Knock?

The ICAO code for Ireland West Airport Knock is EIKN, and its IATA code is NOC.

Where is Ireland West Airport Knock located?

Ireland West Airport Knock is large airport located in Charlestown, Ireland, at an elevation of 665 ft (203 m).

How many runways does Ireland West Airport Knock have?

Ireland West Airport Knock has 1 runway, the longest being 7,546 ft / 2,300 m.

Which airlines fly to Ireland West Airport Knock?

Airlines historically serving Ireland West Airport Knock include Aer Lingus, Flybe, Ryanair (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Ireland West Airport Knock?

Historical data lists 15 nonstop destinations from Ireland West Airport Knock. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Ireland West Airport Knock in?

Ireland West Airport Knock is in the Europe/Dublin time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ireland West Airport Knock?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ireland West Airport Knock is approximately 2.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ireland West Airport Knock?

The nearest airport to Ireland West Airport Knock is Ballyvarry Airstrip (IE-0044), about 10.9 nm to the w, followed by Tibohine Airfield and Bunnyconnellan Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Ireland West Airport Knock data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.