Gateway to the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula, Kerry Airport (IATA: KIR, ICAO: EIKY) sits at Farranfore between Killarney and Tralee in Ireland's south-west. What began in 1969 as a modest community-driven airstrip now operates a roughly 2,000-metre asphalt runway and handled about 417,409 passengers in 2024. Ryanair serves London Stansted, Frankfurt-Hahn, Manchester, Alicante and Faro plus a daily Dublin link, and French regional carrier Chalair has recently joined the route map. Freight is limited to belly cargo on passenger aircraft; for larger consignments, Cork (IATA: ORK, approx. 100 km) and Shannon (IATA: SNN, approx. 110 km) offer complementary capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Kerry Airport?▼

The IATA code of Kerry Airport is KIR. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Kerry Airport located?▼

Kerry Airport is located in Farranfore, IE.

What is the ICAO code of Kerry Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Kerry Airport is EIKY. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Kerry Airport?▼

Kerry Airport is at an elevation of 34 meters (112 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

52.18090, -9.52378

34 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 27 June 2026

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