Airfield Status
If you are flying a jet into Limerick, Shannon Airport is one of the airports to look at. Runway: 06/24 - 3,199 m x 45 m grooved asphalt. Customs and immigration are on site. From Limerick: Adare Manor states 25 minutes by car from Shannon Airport.
- Runway
- 06/24 - 3,199 m x 45 m grooved asphalt
- Customs & immigration
- Yes - customs/immigration H24; US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance can be facilitated by Signature for pre-approved US destinations
- Business jets
- Yes. 3,199 m runway; 24-hour operation
- Opening hours
- 24 hours (AD operator, customs/immigration, fuelling, handling and security all H24). Signature FBO open 24 hours, 7 days
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Confirm with the airport
- Telephone
- +353 61 712 000
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare. The nearest major city is Limerick, Adare Manor states 25 minutes by car from Shannon Airport.
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ennis | 25 min | 15 mi · 24 km |
| Limerick | 30 min | 16 mi · 26 km |
| Adare | 40 min | 27 mi · 43 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft. Handling is compulsory here, so you will need to use one.
See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.
Operational Notes
Signature Shannon FBO is on the airfield (SFS Hangar, Shannon Airport, V14 EE06). Westair Aviation is also listed in the AIP as a service provider on the airfield.
AIP: marshalling service is mandatory for arrivals parking on the West, Central or East aprons; fuelling needs notice for operators without standing arrangements. AIP states no curfew.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
Hotels, restaurants, chauffeurs and other services near Shannon Airport will be listed here. Run a business nearby? Get listed.
Other airports nearby
Straight-line miles, not road miles.