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Medium airport

Waterford Airport

IATA WATICAO EIWF🇮🇪 Waterford
Coordinates
52.1872°N, 7.0870°W
Elevation
119 ft (36 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IE-WD
Time zone
Dublin(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:37
Sunset
20:23
Civil dusk
20:59

About 13h 46m 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 Waterford Airport

Waterford Airport

Waterford Airport is located in Killowen, 4 NM southeast of Waterford. Located in southeastern Ireland, the airport is operated by Waterford Airport Ltd.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EIWF

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 / 21▸ displaced4,701 ft / 1,433 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS121.150 MHz
GNDGND121.600 MHz
INFOINFO129.850 MHz
TWRTWR129.850 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SHANNON UIR/UTAClass CType 35FL245GND
SHANNON CTA WATERFORD SOUTHERN STUBClass CCTA2500 ft MSLFL075
SHANNON CTA WATERFORDClass CCTA5000 ft MSLFL075
WATERFORD CTRClass CCTRGND5000 ft MSL
SHANNON CTA WATERFORD NORTHERN STUBClass CCTA2500 ft MSLFL075
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
BELLE LAKE2.2 nm080°Compulsory
TRAMORE RACECOURSE2.4 nm249°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
Beallough Wind Farm659 ft
Beallough Wind Farm696 ft
Obstacle587 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Waterford Airport.

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🇮🇪 More airports in Ireland📘 Flying in Ireland: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Waterford Airport?

The ICAO code for Waterford Airport is EIWF, and its IATA code is WAT.

Where is Waterford Airport located?

Waterford Airport is medium airport located in Waterford, Ireland, at an elevation of 119 ft (36 m).

How many runways does Waterford Airport have?

Waterford Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,701 ft / 1,433 m.

Which airlines fly to Waterford Airport?

Airlines historically serving Waterford Airport include Flybe (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Waterford Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Waterford Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Waterford Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Waterford Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Waterford Airport 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 Waterford Airport?

The nearest airport to Waterford Airport is ILAS Wexford Airfield (IE-0010), about 16.3 nm to the ene, followed by Ballyboe Airstrip and Gowran Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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