Pilot & Handling Information at Kerry Airport

Pilot & Handling Information

KERRY AIRPORT CHARGES

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APPLICATION FOR TRAINING FLIGHT FACILITIES
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KERRY AIRPORT HOT SPOTS

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METAR REPORTS FOR KERRY AIRPORT

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Aerodrome Technical Details

COUNTRY

Ireland

IATA

KIR

IACO ID

EIKY

AIRPORT TYPE

Civil

OPERATING COMPANY

Kerry Airport plc

HANDLING COMPANY

Kerry Airport plc

FREQUENCY

Tower 123.325 MHz

Ground 121.6 MHz

ATIS 118.025 MHz

AERODROME REFERENCE POINT

52.1052N
09.3125W

ELEVATION

112 FT ASL

REFERENCE TEMPERATURE

18.6 (July)

MAGNETIC VARIATION

06 39 W (2004)
11 Decreasing

RUNWAY

26/08

DIMENSIONS

2,000 metre x 45 metre Asphalt Surface

PCN

44 / F / C / W / T

PAPI

Runway 08 Slope 3 Degrees / Runway 26 Slope 3 Degrees

APPROACH

RWY 08

1. NDB / DME

RWY 26

1. ILS / NDB / DME

2. NDB / DME

3. LLZ / NDB / DME

ILS

CAT 1

FIRE COVER

CAT 6 ( CAT 7 Available on request)

MET EIREANN

Metars and weather observations available during opening hours from ATC.

Forecasts available from Met Eireann, Shannon

ATC CONTACT DETAILS

Direct Telephone: + 353 66 9764794

Direct Fax: + 353 66 9764988

Email Address: atc@kerryairport.ie

Handling Services

Scheduled Flight Handling

Airlines reputations are built on safety, punctuality, reliability and excellent customer service. Kerry Airport Plc are the sole handling agents here at Kerry Airport and provide passenger handling, aircraft handling, apron services and an efficient refuelling service. The Airport understands that airlines require quick turnarounds and offers a flexible service to meet this requirement.

Kerry Airport has built up a reputation for providing these services to all the airlines that operate in and out of its Airport. Many factors assist us in providing these services such as our excellent weather record. Located in an area that is rarely affected by adverse weather conditions, the Airport is virtually snow free and rarely gets fog-bound. With shorter taxiing distances and no congestion on the ground, this results in a high slot achievement rate.

The following are the services we provide to all scheduled airlines operating in and out of Kerry Airport :

• Reservations

• Check-In

• Boarding

• Ambilift

• Aircraft Handling

• Meet & Assist

• Refuelling (Avgas & Jet A1)

• Weather Briefings

• Aircraft Steps

• De-Icing

Executive Flight Handling

Kerry Airport is popular with Business Executive Traffic. One attraction being its proximity to world famous golf courses at Ballybunion, Killarney and Waterville - to name but a few - and also its friendly and personal customer service extended to all passengers and crews.

The Airport has grown to become one of the most respected names in the executive handling market. Kerry Airport offers tailored executive handling to meet customer requirements. As Kerry Airport Plc are the sole handling agents here at Kerry Airport, we look after all the services required for both passengers and flight crews. A one stop-shop you might say!

The following are the main services we provide:

• Arranging Landing Permission

• Stand Allocation

• Assistance with Customs & Immigration

• Refuelling Ð Jet A1 & Avgas

• Flight Planning (Including Slot Arrangements)

• Weather Briefing

• Courtesy Crew & Passenger Transport To And From Aircraft

• Arrange Crew Transport To And From Hotel

• Catering

• Crew Accommodation At Preferential Rates In A Choice Of 3 Star or 5 Star Hotels

• Passenger Handling Ð Assistance With Baggage, Transportation and Accommodation, if required

As with all travel arrangements, plans can change at the last minute for both passengers and flight crews. To accommodate these last minute changes we aim to be flexible and assist passengers and crews with any alternative arrangements.

Charter Flight Handling

Over the last number of years Kerry Airport has worked with some of the world’s leading Tour Operators, Event Management Organisers, PR & Marketing Companies and Charter Airlines in handling their Ad Hoc Charter Flights, Product Launches and Conference Delegates here at Kerry Airport.

We can handle groups varying in size from 66 to 1200 at any one time. Kerry Airport offers tailored handling to meet customer requirements for these charter flights and events. As Kerry Airport Plc are the sole operators and handling agents at the Airport we look after all services required for passengers, flight crews and event organisers. The size of Kerry Airport allows quick and easy access to all its facilities in all areas. With in 20 minutes of landing at Kerry Airport delegates and guests can expect to have collected their luggage, boarded their luxury coach and be on route to their hotel.

The Airport is only 15 minutes drive from the major towns of Killarney and Tralee, and 60 minutes drive from the town of Dingle and other major towns in the county. These towns offer a wide range of hotels, guesthouses, B&B and farmhouse accommodation. The majority of these hotels offer full conference, leisure and spa facilities.

Delegates and guests will find a varied choice of restaurants, bars and attractions to entertain them during their stay here in the spectacular southwest of Ireland. Kerry Airport has an excellent working relationship with many of these hotels which helps to provide the highest possible customer service to all delegates, guests and event organisers.

Here are just a few of the main services that we provide:

• Airport Check–In

• Aircraft Boarding

• Arranging Landing Permission

• Stand Allocation

• Aircraft Steps

• Assistance with Customs & Immigration

• Meet, Greet & Assist

• Catering

• Assistance with Passengers Baggage

• Corporate Signage displayed throughout the Airport As Required

• Dedicated Coach Parking adjacent to the main airport terminal At Kerry Airport

Our dedicated and highly trained staff are committed to exceeding your expectations and making your travel experience as enjoyable and effortless as possible, so you can just show up and go.

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KERRY AIRPORT plc, Farranfore, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. Telephone: +353 (0)66 9764644.
Registered in Ireland No. 26871 :: Registered Office: Farranfore, Killarney, County Kerry.

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