Kerry Airport – KIR
Also referred to as Farranfore Airport, the Kerry Airport is a regional airport, which goes by the ICAO code of EIKY and IATA code of KIR. It is currently operated by the Kerry Airport plc and can be found in the village of Farranfore, seven nautical miles from the town of Killarney, Ireland, in County Kerry. Kerry Airport handles the passenger traffic from the cities in the said county, which amounted to no less than 335,000 passengers in 2017.
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KIR-Kerry Airport was initially opened as a public limited company in mid-1968. However, it wasn’t until the following year when the airport developed a runway, spanning to a length of 1,090 meters and a width of 23 meters. The airstrip underwent two significant developments as it was expanded to 1,239 meters by 30 meters in 1989 and to 2,000 meters by 45 meters in May 1994. During the early years of the airport, it only handled light private aircraft and some charter and cargo flights. Its first-ever scheduled flight service was in 1979, served by the airline, Aer Arann. Today, two airlines provide flights to and from Kerry Airport. From the airfield, you can easily reach the towns of Glenflesk, and Collnagarrahy.
On this page it is easy to search for Killarney, Ireland airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Killarney, Ireland (KIR-Kerry) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the KIR airport.
Most of these KIR
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Killarney, Ireland
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the KIR airport are Ladies View, Castlerosse Golf, and Ladies View.
Map of Killarney, Ireland Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Killarney, Ireland (KIR-Kerry)
If you planning to travel to Killarney, Ireland (KIR-Kerry), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 4:43 AM.
The temperature feels like 56.8 with a humidity level of 83 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 18 percent with visibility at 13.7 percent.
Today’s UV index is 8, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east-northeast at a speed of 11 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 8:28 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Wednesday
5/15
Few clouds
57°F
High: 62°F
Low: 49°F
Precipitation: 30%
Today
5/16
Light shower rain
57°F
High: 64°F
Low: 54°F
Precipitation: 70%
Friday
5/17
Light shower rain
57°F
High: 62°F
Low: 54°F
Precipitation: 60%
Saturday
5/18
Broken clouds
57°F
High: 61°F
Low: 47°F
Precipitation: 20%
Sunday
5/19
Broken clouds
55°F
High: 62°F
Low: 51°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
5/20
Light shower rain
55°F
High: 66°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 65%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Killarney, Ireland KIR airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free KIR airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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