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Inishmore Aerodrome (Kilronan Airport) (IATA: IOR, ICAO:EIIM) is located in the the city of Inishmore, Ireland.
Airport Overview
Inishmore Aerodrome (Kilronan Airport)(IOR) is a small regional aerodrome serving Inishmore in Ireland’s Aran Islands. Its logistics role is primarily local and connectivity-focused rather than that of an international cargo gateway. Our platform treats it as a special-handling origin or destination that normally requires advance confirmation of aircraft acceptance, operating conditions, shipment dimensions, documentation and onward ground transport. For commercial cargo, our service team can assess whether direct uplift is practical or whether routing through a larger Irish gateway provides a more reliable solution.
| Airport | Inishmore Aerodrome (Kilronan Airport) |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | IOR / EIIM |
| Location | Inishmore, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53.1067009, -9.6536102 |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 |
| Logistics classification | Regional island aerodrome; cargo acceptance and onward handling require case-by-case confirmation |
Key Highlights
Cargo Facilities & Services
Inishmore Aerodrome (Kilronan Airport) should be planned as a small-airport handling environment. Publicly available airport data supplied for this page does not establish a dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold store, dangerous-goods store or automated parcel hub. Our service team therefore confirms the following items directly before accepting a booking:
- Acceptance point: whether the operating carrier or local airport arrangement can receive commercial cargo, and where physical handover must take place.
- Shipment profile: piece count, gross weight, dimensions, centre of gravity, packaging condition and loading restrictions must be provided in advance.
- Special cargo: temperature-controlled goods, lithium batteries, dangerous goods, live animals, perishables and valuables require separate feasibility checks.
- Customs and security: export, import, transit and security procedures may need to be completed through a mainland gateway rather than at the island aerodrome.
- Collection and delivery: local vehicle access, delivery windows, consignee availability and weather-related disruption are confirmed before dispatch.
A booking confirmation is not evidence of cargo-space availability until the relevant operating party has approved the shipment details. Our service team records that approval in the routing file.
Routes & Transit Times
- Available air connectivity is generally regional and schedule-dependent. Our team verifies the actual operating service, aircraft suitability and cargo acceptance for each shipment instead of assuming passenger-route cargo availability.
- International consignments will commonly require a coordinated connection through a suitable mainland Irish or other European gateway, followed by an approved regional or surface leg where applicable.
- Transit time is affected by island weather, operating-day frequency, aircraft payload, transfer cut-offs, customs status, sea or road connections and local delivery access; no fixed transit promise should be made before confirmation.
- For urgent freight, our team compares direct regional uplift with a mainland gateway plus controlled onward movement, considering total door-to-door time rather than flight time alone.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: there is no universal cargo cut-off that our platform can safely publish for this aerodrome. We obtain the confirmed acceptance, tender and documentation deadlines for the selected operating arrangement.
- Dangerous goods and batteries: lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuels and other regulated articles require correct classification, packing, marking, labelling and shipper documentation under the applicable air-transport rules. Acceptance is subject to carrier approval.
- Temperature-sensitive or live cargo: do not tender pharmaceuticals, perishables, plants or live animals without written confirmation of equipment, handling, seasonal restrictions and the complete routing.
- Customs and security: commercial invoices, packing lists, transport instructions, export data and any permits must match the physical shipment. Our team verifies whether clearance and security formalities are completed at the island location or at a connecting gateway.
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, destination and required delivery date before collection is arranged.
- Use compact, robust packaging suitable for manual handling and possible transfers. Clearly show piece numbers, consignee details, gross weight and handling instructions; avoid loose or unstable packages.
- Build schedule flexibility into the booking, particularly for weather-sensitive or island-dependent movements. We recommend a contingency routing through a mainland gateway for critical production or medical supplies.
- For regulated cargo, provide safety data sheets, battery test documentation, permits or veterinary/phytosanitary documents at quotation stage rather than after cargo arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can Inishmore Aerodrome (Kilronan Airport) handle international air freight directly?
- It should not be assumed. Our team first confirms the specific operating service, cargo acceptance, customs arrangement and onward connection. Many international shipments may be more practical through a mainland Irish gateway.
- Can we book a standard express parcel to the island?
- Possibly, but express-network acceptance, aircraft restrictions and last-mile delivery must be checked individually. We obtain confirmation before promising a collection or delivery date.
- Are dangerous goods accepted?
- Acceptance is commodity- and routing-specific. Batteries, aerosols, chemicals and other dangerous goods require advance declaration and carrier approval; undeclared regulated cargo must not be tendered.
- Is a fixed transit time available?
- No fixed time should be published without a confirmed routing. Weather, operating frequency, payload, transfer cut-offs and island transport can materially change the door-to-door schedule.
- What is the preferred alternative for heavy or palletised cargo?
- Our service team normally compares a mainland Irish airport with coordinated road, sea or regional onward transport. The appropriate option depends on cargo dimensions, customs status, urgency and delivery point.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, address and time zone on this page are taken from the supplied airport record for Inishmore Aerodrome (Kilronan Airport). Operational conditions, cargo acceptance, schedules, cut-offs, customs arrangements and special-cargo capability are variable and must be reconfirmed before booking.
For regulatory and industry cross-checking, our service team may consult the following authoritative domains:
- iaa.ie — Irish Aviation Authority information and aviation regulatory references.
- revenue.ie — Irish Revenue customs and import/export information.
- iata.org — international air transport industry and cargo guidance references.
These sources do not replace shipment-specific confirmation from the operating carrier, airport handling contact, customs authority or our service team. No unverified throughput, warehouse capacity, route frequency, handling fee or transit commitment is presented here.