Waterford Airport (WAT): Codes, Runways & Location
Waterford Airport (IATA: WAT · ICAO: EIWF) is a medium-sized airport serving Waterford, Ireland. It lies at 52.1872° N, 7.0870° W, 119 ft (36 m) above sea level.
Overview of Waterford Airport
Waterford Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Waterford in Ireland. It is identified by the IATA code WAT and the ICAO code EIWF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Waterford Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1433 m (4701 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, 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 119 ft (36 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kilkenny Airport (KKY) 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 ≈ 1,433 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Waterford Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterford Airport
Where is Waterford Airport located?
Waterford Airport is located in Waterford, Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.1872° N, 7.0870° W.
What is the airport code for Waterford Airport?
Waterford Airport has an IATA code of WAT and an ICAO code of EIWF.
How long is the runway at Waterford Airport?
Waterford Airport's longest runway is about 1433 m (4701 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Waterford Airport have?
Waterford Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Waterford Airport a major airport?
Waterford Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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