Shannon Airport (SNN): Codes, Runways & Location
Shannon Airport (IATA: SNN · ICAO: EINN) is a large airport serving Shannon, Ireland. It lies at 52.7020° N, 8.9248° W, 46 ft (14 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Shannon in Ireland. It is identified by the IATA code SNN and the ICAO code EINN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Shannon Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3199 m (10495 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 46 ft (14 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Inisheer Aerodrome (INQ) about 56 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 ≈ 3,199 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Shannon Airport (SNN) is one of many airports in Ireland. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
Seaports near Shannon Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Shannon Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shannon Airport
Where is Shannon Airport located?
Shannon Airport is located in Shannon, Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.7020° N, 8.9248° W.
What is the airport code for Shannon Airport?
Shannon Airport has an IATA code of SNN and an ICAO code of EINN.
How long is the runway at Shannon Airport?
Shannon Airport's longest runway is about 3199 m (10495 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Shannon Airport have?
Shannon Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Shannon Airport a major airport?
Shannon Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Shannon Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →