Private jets at Ireland West Airport Knock
Ireland West Airport Knock serves the west and north-west of Ireland, with a 2,511-metre runway and handling, VIP lounge and customs provided by the airport itself. Opening hours are limited and every flight needs prior permission, and customs need 24 hours' notice for flights from outside the EU, including the UK.
- Longest runway
- 2,511 m
- Codes
- NOC · EIKN
- Business aviation handling
- Ireland West Airport
Business aviation handling
No separate private terminal is published. The airport offers corporate passengers exclusive use of its VIP lounge facilities, private meeting areas and expedited arrival and departure processing.
Ireland West Airport
Handling is provided by the airport itself through its Operations office. Its corporate aviation service includes dedicated ground handling, refuelling, parking, customs and immigration clearance and use of the airport's VIP lounge.
Worth knowing before you fly
- Flights from the UK count as non-EU for customs, so the airport needs 24 hours' notice. Short-notice trips from Britain should be checked with the airport first.
- The airport keeps short opening hours (08:00-16:00 UTC per the AIP, subject to NOTAM), and air traffic control outside those hours needs 24 hours' notice. Early or evening movements must be arranged a day ahead.
- Knock is a good gateway for the west of Ireland: about 45 minutes to Sligo and an hour to Galway by road, with handling and a VIP lounge run by the airport itself.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | The Irish AIP lists the aerodrome operator's hours as Monday to Sunday 08:00-16:00 UTC, and says to check current NOTAM for up-to-date opening hours. Air traffic services are available outside published hours with 24 hours' notice to the airport. Security is H24. |
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| Prior permission | PPR is required in advance for all flights (24 hours if possible), from the airport operator. Filing a flight plan is not prior permission. A booking-in or booking-out form from the Operations Office is mandatory for use of the aerodrome (Irish AIP). |
| Customs and immigration | Customs need 24 hours' prior notice to the airport for flights from outside the EU (including countries outside the EU fiscal area) and 12 hours' notice for flights within the EU. Immigration is as arranged by the airport (Irish AIP). The airport lists customs and immigration clearance among its corporate aviation services. |
| Slots | No slot coordination is published. Every flight needs PPR and a booking form instead. |
| Noise and night restrictions | No noise restrictions: the AIP lists operations as unrestricted. In practice movements are limited by the airport's opening hours. |
| Aircraft parking | The AIP lists no hangar space for visiting aircraft. No business-jet parking limits are published. |
| De-icing | De-icing and anti-icing are available from a mobile unit (Type I 50/50 hot, anti-icing 100% cold), during the airport's operating hours (Irish AIP). |
| Other restrictions | Fire cover is Category 7 for scheduled flights; up to Category 9 is available with 48 hours' notice. 180-degree turns by medium or heavy aircraft are only allowed on the runway turn pads. No hangar or repair facilities for visiting aircraft. |
Runways
| 08/26 | 2,511 m, asphalt |
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By road
| Sligo | About 45 minutes by car (airport) |
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| Galway | About 60-65 minutes by car (airport) |
| Athlone | Just over 60 minutes by car (airport) |
| Charlestown | 3 NM north-east of the airport (Irish AIP) |
Flying times
| To | Distance | Light or midsize jet |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 235 nm | About 50 min |
| London | 333 nm | About 1h 05m |
| Paris | 514 nm | About 1h 30m |
| Geneva | 734 nm | About 2h 00m |
| Nice | 880 nm | About 2h 20m |
| Ibiza | 994 nm | About 2h 35m |
| Marrakech | 1,340 nm | About 3h 25m |
| Mykonos | 1,715 nm | About 4h 15m |
| New York | 2,662 nm | Long-range jet |
| Dubai | 3,289 nm | Long-range jet |
Nearby airports
Sligo
Enniskillen/St Angelo
Donegal
Shannon
More airport guides nearby: Dublin Airport, Blackpool Airport, Hawarden Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Ireland West Airport Knock?
No separate private terminal is published. The airport offers corporate passengers exclusive use of its VIP lounge facilities, private meeting areas and expedited arrival and departure processing.
What are Ireland West Airport Knock's opening hours for private flights?
The Irish AIP lists the aerodrome operator's hours as Monday to Sunday 08:00-16:00 UTC, and says to check current NOTAM for up-to-date opening hours. Air traffic services are available outside published hours with 24 hours' notice to the airport. Security is H24.
Can I clear customs at Ireland West Airport Knock on a private flight?
Customs need 24 hours' prior notice to the airport for flights from outside the EU (including countries outside the EU fiscal area) and 12 hours' notice for flights within the EU. Immigration is as arranged by the airport (Irish AIP). The airport lists customs and immigration clearance among its corporate aviation services.
Checked 20 October 2026 from the official AIP and published airport, government and handler information (airnav.ie, irelandwestairport.com). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
