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EIKH

Kildare Aerodrome · Kilrush

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
260 ft / 79 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Radio 123.42 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kildare Aerodrome (EIKH), located in Kilrush, Ireland. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 260 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Kildare Aerodrome
ICAO / IATA
EIKH / —
Municipality
Kilrush
Country
Region
IE-KE — County Kildare
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
260 ft

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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,988 ft / 606 m
Runway Width: 32 ft / 10 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: ° / °
RWY 01
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,804 ft / 550 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: ° / °
RWY 11
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

Radio
123.42 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EIME
Casement Air Base
38 km / 20 nm
EIWT
Weston Airport
40 km / 22 nm
EIDWILS
Dublin Airport
57 km / 31 nm
EIWF
Waterford Airport
99 km / 53 nm
EICM
Galway Airport
141 km / 76 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026