Shannon Airport

EINN / SNN

Shannon, IE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
16:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
11 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EINN 041630Z 16011KT 9999 FEW010 BKN018 12/08 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 46 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,046 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,846 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (46 ft)
Pressure Alt
54 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -295 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EINN 041100Z 0412/0512 15010KT 9999 SCT012 BKN016 PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0417 BKN010 TEMPO 0417/0422 BKN010 BECMG 0422/0424 -RA BKN010 TEMPO 0501/0504 4000 -RA BKN007 BECMG 0502/0504 27010KT BECMG 0504/0506 34015G26KT BKN017 BECMG 0508/0510 32008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:36Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 150° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
17:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
22:00Z BECMG
+6h
IFR
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Rain
01:00Z TEMPO
+9h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 700 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
INN
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
10,495 ft 148 ft ASP 52°
1.9 kt 10.8 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EINN

7,781 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.5%
MVFR
29.6%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
2.4%

Shannon Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperatures typically range between -4°C and 21°C with an average of 8.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.4%
NE
9.2%
E
10.9%
SE
19.3%
S
18.5%
SW
13.7%
W
13.2%
NW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.7°C
Range: -4°C to 21°C
-4°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

September January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,781 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Shannon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EINN
IATA Code: SNN
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Shannon
Country: IE
Latitude: 52.702000°
Longitude: -8.924820°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 10,495 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Shannon Airport

Overview

Shannon Airport serves as a critical international gateway in western Ireland, located in County Clare. Positioned strategically on the west coast, the airport provides essential connectivity for transatlantic and regional aviation operations. Its large airport classification and substantial 10,495-foot runway support a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements.

Flying Conditions

Shannon's coastal location at 46 feet mean sea level experiences variable maritime weather conditions typical of Ireland's western region. The airport's long runway (06/24) allows for reliable operations across changing meteorological environments, providing flexibility during challenging wind or visibility scenarios. Pilots should anticipate potential Atlantic weather systems that can generate rapid meteorological changes.

Notable Features

The airport is situated in a relatively flat coastal terrain, with its 52.702000, -8.924820 coordinates positioning it near the Shannon River estuary. The asphalt (ASP) runway surface provides consistent ground handling characteristics. Its western Irish location means potential interactions with maritime weather patterns and associated wind dynamics.

Approach Considerations

The 10,495-foot runway (06/24) offers substantial landing and takeoff capabilities for most commercial and large aircraft. Runway orientation suggests potential crosswind management may be required, particularly given the coastal geographical context. Pilots should prepare for potential wind variability and use the extended runway length to their operational advantage.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.