AIRPORT DIRECTORY
Ireland West Airport
IATA NOCICAO EIKNAirport information
- Country or region
- Republic of Ireland
- Area
- Connacht
- Also known as
- Ireland West Knock Airport
- Website
- Visit airport website ↗
Ireland West Knock Airport is the fourth busiest airport in Ireland, located in the heart of the Connemara region. It was opened in 1985, primarily to serve as an access point to the pilgrimage site of Knock.
In 2023, it handled approximately 810,000 passengers, with flights mainly to cities in the UK and Europe. Situated at an elevation over 200 meters, the airport is equipped with the latest aviation technology, allowing for safe aircraft operations even in poor visibility conditions.