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Shannon Airport · Shannon

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
46 ft / 14 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 10,495 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Shannon Airport (EINN), located in Shannon, Ireland. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 46 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Shannon Airport
ICAO / IATA
EINN / SNN
Municipality
Shannon
Country
Region
IE-CE — County Clare
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
46 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,495 ft / 3,199 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 52° / 232°
RWY 06 (52°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-SNN | CRS: 56°
RWY 24 (232°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: I-SHN | CRS: 236°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
120.20 MHz
ATIS ATIS
130.95 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
TWR TWR
118.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EICM
Galway Airport
67 km / 36 nm
EIKY
Kerry Airport
71 km / 38 nm
EICKILS
Cork Airport
100 km / 54 nm
EIKNILS
Ireland West Knock Airport
135 km / 73 nm
EIWF
Waterford Airport
137 km / 74 nm

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