EINN

Shannon Airport

Airport
ICAO code
EINN
IATA Code
SNN
Summary
ICAO Region
EUR
ICAO Territory
Ireland
Location

Shannon, County Clare

Serving
Shannon
Elevation
46 ft
Coordinates
52° 41' 56" N , 8° 55' 6" W
KCC
Cfb
Metar
Observation
EINN 231130Z 20017KT 9999 FEW018CB SCT028 BKN036 12/07 Q0984 NOSIG
Station
Shannon Airport
Date/Time
2023-03-23 11:30:00
Wind direction
200°
Wind speed
17 kts
Lowest cloud amount
few clouds
Temperature
12°C
Dew point
7°C
Humidity
71%
QNH
984 hPa
Weather condition
n/a

Description

International airport on the west coast of Ireland. Historically a major refuelling stop and diversion airfield for transatlantic traffic. The airport is located in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland.

Climatology

Temperate Marine climate/Oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb). Moderately cool summer and comparatively warm winter with a temperature range of only 14°C. Prevailing south-westerly winds from the Atlantic Ocean.

Runways

Designator Length Width Surface Rops
8/26 1465 45 PEM No/No
18/36 1713 45 PEM No/No
13/31 1720 45 ASP Yes/Yes
4/22 1970 60 PEM No/No
6/24 3199 45 ASP Yes/Yes

Airport map

Aerial View

Airport accidents

B763, Shannon Ireland, 2019
AT72, Shannon Ireland, 2011
AT72, Shannon Ireland, 2014

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