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KKY Kilkenny Airport
Kilkenny Airport (IATA: KKY, ICAO:EIKL) is located in the the city of Kilkenny, Ireland.

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IATA Code

KKY

ICAO Code

EIKL

Name

Kilkenny Airport

Type

Country / Region

Ireland (IE)

City

Kilkenny

Latitude

52.6507988

Longitude

-7.2961102

Time Zone

UTC±00:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Kilkenny Airport（KKY）is a small general-aviation airfield serving the Kilkenny area in the southeast of Ireland. The supplied airport master data identifies it as Kilkenny Airport, ICAO EIKL, located near Kilkenny at 52.6507988, -7.2961102, with UTC±00:00 recorded as the time zone. The same data records no scheduled passenger or express-air-cargo services. Accordingly, our service team treats Kilkenny Airport primarily as a local aviation point rather than a conventional international cargo gateway. Standard export or import consignments normally require a separately confirmed trucking arrangement to an airport with suitable scheduled cargo connectivity, customs handling and airline acceptance. Any ad hoc aviation movement, charter requirement or specialist uplift must be assessed directly with the airport operator, aircraft operator and relevant authorities before cargo is committed.

Key Highlights

General-aviation profileOur team does not position Kilkenny Airport as a routine scheduled-freight gateway; cargo acceptance must be individually confirmed.

No recorded scheduled cargo activityThe supplied master data lists air_num and exp_num as zero, so regular airline or express-network uplift should not be assumed.

Road feeder planning is centralFor international freight, a pre-arranged road transfer to a suitable Irish gateway will usually be more practical than attempting direct airport delivery.

Operational confirmation requiredOperating hours, aircraft restrictions, handling arrangements, security controls and any local access procedure must be checked before booking.

Best suited to exceptional movementsTime-critical charter, aviation-related, project or locally coordinated movements may be considered only after an operational feasibility review.

Airport Data for Forwarders

Airport	Kilkenny Airport
IATA / ICAO	KKY / EIKL
Country / city	Ireland / Kilkenny
Location	Kilkenny, Ireland
Coordinates	52.6507988, -7.2961102
Recorded time zone	UTC±00:00
Recorded air services	0 scheduled air services and 0 express services in the supplied master data

The table reflects the supplied airport dataset. Operational availability, airport permissions and acceptance conditions remain subject to confirmation at the time of shipment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo terminal: A scheduled cargo terminal, airline warehouse or express hub should not be presumed at Kilkenny Airport. Our team will seek written confirmation of any available handling arrangement.
Storage and transfer: Do not deliver freight before an appointed operator confirms receiving location, delivery window, security process, loading equipment and responsibility for custody.
Temperature-controlled cargo: Dedicated cold storage and validated pharma-handling capability are not assumed. Perishable or healthcare shipments should normally be routed through a gateway with confirmed temperature-controlled facilities.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous-goods acceptance, screening, storage and aircraft-loading capability require case-by-case approval. A standard road movement and an air movement must be assessed under their respective applicable rules.
Customs and bonded handling: Customs-supervised warehouse, bonded-storage and import-clearance functions must not be assumed on site. Our service team can coordinate the appropriate Irish gateway and customs workflow.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

International exports: The practical model is usually collection in the Kilkenny area, secured road feeder transport to a suitable Irish airport, airline acceptance there, and onward air carriage.
Imports: Freight should normally be customs-cleared and released at the selected gateway before final delivery by road to Kilkenny, unless another approved arrangement is confirmed.
Carrier and routing selection: Specific airlines, frequencies, routings and connection points depend on the commodity, destination, booking date, aircraft capacity and gateway acceptance; our team confirms these case by case.
Transit-time drivers: The principal variables are road collection distance, gateway cut-off, security screening, customs status, airline allotment, weekend or holiday operations and any special handling approval. No fixed transit time should be promised before booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Kilkenny city and surrounding County Kilkenny are the natural local collection and delivery area, with onward Irish road connectivity arranged according to the selected gateway.
Potential shipment base: Local manufacturing, food production, engineering, retail and services may generate general commercial freight, but the airport itself should not be treated as a regular cargo consolidation point.
Suitable planning categories: General cargo, urgent industrial parts, samples, trade materials and project components can be assessed for road-to-air routing, subject to airline and gateway acceptance.
Controlled commodities: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, dangerous goods, valuables and oversized cargo require a separate feasibility review and are generally better matched to facilities specifically equipped for those commodities.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-alert and cut-off: There is no universal cargo cut-off that our team can safely publish for Kilkenny Airport. Obtain an operator-approved delivery slot and allow additional time for road transfer, screening and gateway acceptance.
Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, shipper and consignee details, customs data and any licences or certificates required for the commodity and destination.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: Provide the correct classification, UN number where applicable, packing instruction, shipper's declaration, temperature range or live-animal documents before quotation. Acceptance remains subject to the operating carrier and handling station.
Security and customs: Cargo may need screening or secure transfer at the selected gateway. Our team will align the road movement, export declaration, import clearance and proof-of-delivery process with the actual routing rather than assuming these functions occur at Kilkenny Airport.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, package count, ready date, destination, Incoterm and customs status to our service team before requesting an airport delivery address.
For routine international freight, compare a confirmed road feeder to an established Irish cargo gateway with direct airline acceptance rather than planning a direct handover at Kilkenny Airport.
Use robust export packaging, mark each handling unit clearly and provide accurate chargeable-weight data. Oversized, fragile or high-value freight should be assessed for vehicle, security and loading constraints in advance.
For urgent or exceptional aviation movements, request a written feasibility confirmation covering aircraft type, operating permission, handling party, security, insurance, customs responsibilities and fallback routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kilkenny Airport receive ordinary international air-cargo deliveries?

Not automatically. The supplied data records no scheduled air or express services. Our team must first confirm an operating aircraft, handling arrangement, security procedure and an onward customs plan. For standard shipments, a road feeder to a suitable Irish cargo gateway is normally the more dependable option.

Is there a published cargo cut-off time?

No universal cargo cut-off should be assumed. Delivery timing depends on the confirmed operator, aircraft movement, local access rules and any onward gateway. We obtain an approved slot before instructing collection or delivery.

Can dangerous goods, lithium batteries or temperature-sensitive cargo be accepted?

Only after commodity-specific review and written acceptance. The shipper must provide accurate classification, packaging and documentation. If local facilities cannot support the shipment, our team will propose a compliant gateway-based alternative.

How should an importer arrange final delivery to Kilkenny?

Our team normally coordinates release and customs formalities at the selected Irish gateway, followed by a road delivery appointment to the consignee. The exact sequence depends on customs status, Incoterms, cargo type and carrier instructions.

Can the airport be used for a charter or time-critical movement?

It may be considered only after a specific feasibility check. Aircraft performance, runway and operating limitations, permission, handling, weather, security, customs and cargo dimensions must all be validated before a charter proposal is issued.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location, city, country, time zone and recorded service indicators are taken from the supplied airport master data for Kilkenny Airport. Operational statements are limited to logistics planning guidance and do not establish airport acceptance, infrastructure, operating hours, customs status, airline schedules or handling availability.

For Irish aviation regulatory context and current operator or aerodrome verification, our team uses the official Irish Aviation Authority domain: iaa.ie. For IATA code and air-transport industry reference checks, the authoritative industry domain is: iata.org. Current shipment acceptance, permissions, schedules and facilities must be reconfirmed with the relevant operator, airline, handling agent and customs authority before execution.