Kilkenny Airport (KKY): Codes, Runways & Location
Kilkenny Airport (IATA: KKY · ICAO: EIKK) is a small airport serving Kilkenny, Ireland. It lies at 52.6508° N, 7.2961° W, 319 ft (97 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kilkenny Airport
Kilkenny Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kilkenny in Ireland. It is identified by the IATA code KKY and the ICAO code EIKK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kilkenny Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 930 m (3051 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: grass. The field elevation is 319 ft (97 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Waterford Airport (WAT) about 53 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 930 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Kilkenny Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Kilkenny Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kilkenny Airport
Where is Kilkenny Airport located?
Kilkenny Airport is located in Kilkenny, Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.6508° N, 7.2961° W.
What is the airport code for Kilkenny Airport?
Kilkenny Airport has an IATA code of KKY and an ICAO code of EIKK.
How long is the runway at Kilkenny Airport?
Kilkenny Airport's longest runway is about 930 m (3051 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Kilkenny Airport have?
Kilkenny Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Kilkenny Airport a major airport?
Kilkenny Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Kilkenny Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →