Shannon has long been a stop on the Atlantic, and it still handles long-range private aircraft with ease. Private jet charter at Shannon Airport benefits from a 3,199-metre runway, 24-hour operation and no published curfew. Charter-A can also advise on onward ground transport from the airfield.
The airfield serves Limerick, County Clare and the mid-west. The Signature FBO is open 24 hours, seven days, and Westair Aviation is also listed as a service provider. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, the handling and any customs requirements, and confirms the detail at quote stage. Everything is subject to availability and to airport approvals.
Flying privately from Shannon
The airport operator, customs and immigration, fuelling, handling and security are all published as 24 hours, and the AIP states no curfew. The Signature FBO is in the SFS Hangar on the airfield. Signature can also facilitate US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance for pre-approved US destinations.
The runway is 06/24, 3,199 by 45 metres, grooved asphalt. The AIP says marshalling is mandatory for arrivals parking on the West, Central or East aprons, and that fuelling needs notice for operators without standing arrangements. Charter-A confirms the handler, parking and fuel notice with you before the flight.
Shannon airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (381 KB)Shannon Airport at a glance
| Location | Shannon Airport, Co. Clare |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EINN · IATA SNN |
| Region | Munster (Co. Clare), Ireland |
| Nearest city | Limerick — Adare Manor states 25 minutes by car from Shannon Airport |
| Opening hours | 24 hours (AD operator, customs/immigration, fuelling, handling and security all H24). Signature FBO open 24 hours, 7 days |
| Customs & immigration | Yes - customs/immigration H24; US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance can be facilitated by Signature for pre-approved US destinations |
| Runway | 06/24 - 3,199 m x 45 m grooved asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 3,199 m runway; 24-hour operation |
| Handling / FBO | Signature Aviation · Westair Aviation |
| Private terminal | Signature Shannon FBO is on the airfield (SFS Hangar, Shannon Airport, V14 EE06). Westair Aviation is also listed in the AIP as a service provider on the airfield. |
| Airport website | shannonairport.ie |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (airnav.ie, signatureaviation.com, shannonairport.ie, adaremanor.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Limerick
Shannon is the airport for Limerick, County Clare and the mid-west, with Bunratty, the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher in the county. Adare Manor states it is 25 minutes by car from the airport, which makes Shannon a natural arrival point for guests heading there. Charter-A can arrange road transfers to any of these.
Private jet flight times from Shannon
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 485 nm · 900 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Geneva | 700 nm · 1,300 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Nice | 840 nm · 1,560 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 925 nm · 1,710 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Málaga | 980 nm · 1,820 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 35 min |
| London | 330 nm · 610 km | 1 hr 10 min | 1 hr |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
Charter-A matches the aircraft to the runway, the number of passengers and how far you are flying. For UK and near-European sectors from Shannon that usually means one of the turboprops, very light jets or light jets; longer flights and larger groups step up to midsize jets and heavy jets.
Shannon: your questions answered
Is Shannon Airport open 24 hours for private jets?
Yes. Operator, customs and immigration, fuelling, handling and security are published as 24 hours, and the AIP states no curfew. Charter-A confirms the handler's arrangements for your timings.
Can I fly a private jet from Shannon to the US with pre-clearance?
Signature says it can facilitate US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance for pre-approved US destinations. Charter-A will tell you at quote stage whether your itinerary qualifies.
How far is Shannon Airport from Adare Manor?
Adare Manor states 25 minutes by car from Shannon Airport. Charter-A can arrange road transfers, or helicopter arrangements where the hotel permits, once your trip is booked.
How long is the runway at Shannon?
The runway is 06/24, 3,199 by 45 metres, grooved asphalt. It is long enough for large jets, and the airport operates 24 hours. Charter-A checks apron and parking arrangements for your aircraft.
How long is the flight from Shannon to Paris by private jet?
About 1 hr 40 min in a light jet and 1 hr 25 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 485 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Shannon Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Shannon Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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