Cork Airport, (Irish: Aerfort Chorcaí) (IATA: ORK, ICAO: EICK) is one of the three principal international airports in the Republic of Ireland (along with Dublin and Shannon). It is located around 8 km south of Cork City in an area known as Ballygarvan. A number of Irish, British and European destinations are available from Cork Airport. In 2007, Cork Airport handled 3.2 million passengers,^[5] making it the Republic of Ireland's second busiest airport in terms of terminal passenger numbers and third busiest on the island of Ireland. Aer Lingus bases four aircraft at the airport making it an important European hub, with Aer Arann and Ryanair also having a large presence. An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... Dublin Airport Authority plc (known until 1st October 2004 as Aer Rianta cpt1) is the state owned airport authority in the Republic of Ireland. ... This article is about the city in the Republic of Ireland. ... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The term asphalt is often used as an abbreviation for asphalt concrete. ... This article is about the construction material. ... Aeronautical Information Publication (or AIP) is defined by ICAO as a publication issued by or with the authority of a state and containing aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation. ... The European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) is an international organisation whose primary objective is the development of a seamless, pan-European Air Traffic Management (ATM) system. ... DAFIF or the Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File is a complete and comprehensive database of up-to-date aeronautical data, including information on airports, airways, airspaces, navigation data and other facts relevant to flying in the entire world, managed by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... An International airport is an airport where flights from other countries land and/or take off. ... Private spiral ramp access to the main terminal building of Dublin (Áth Cliath) Airport Dublin Airport (IATA: DUB, ICAO: EIDW), or Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath in Irish, is operated by the Dublin Airport Authority plc. ... Shannon International Airport (IATA: SNN, ICAO: EINN), or Aerfort na Sionna in Irish is one of Irelands primary three airports (along with Dublin Airport and Cork Airport). ... This article is about the city in the Republic of Ireland. ... Ballygarvan (Irish: Baile Garbháin) is a village south of Cork City, in County Cork, Ireland. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Aer Lingus is the flag carrier of Ireland. ... An airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination. ... Aer Arann is a regional airline based in Dublin, Ireland. ... Ryanair (ISEQ: RYA, LSE: RYA, NASDAQ: RYAAY) is an Irish airline headquartered in Dublin, with its biggest operational base at London Stansted Airport in the UK. It is Europes largest low-cost carrier and is one of the worlds largest and most successful airlines (whether in terms of...

History

1957 to 1979

In 1957 the Irish Government agreed in principle to the building of an airport for Cork City. After considering many sites in the area it was agreed that the airport should be built at Ballygarvan. Tenders were invited for the construction of the airport in 1959 at an estimated cost of £1 million. The airport was officially opened on October 16, 1961, following proving flights four days earlier by Aer Lingus and Cambrian Airways (later taken over by British Airways). In its first year the airport handled 10,172 passengers - close to the average number of passengers handled each day at the airport in 2006. Throughout the 1960s the airport expanded with the arrival of more advanced aircraft and more destinations. The first jet, a British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) Comet, landed at Cork Airport on March 29, 1964. By 1969 Aer Lingus were operating to London Heathrow, Manchester and Bristol. The Government (Irish: ) [ral̪ˠt̪ˠəs̪ˠ n̪ˠə heːɼən̪ˠ] is the cabinet that exercises executive authority in the Republic of Ireland. ... is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ... BOAC Logo The British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) was the British state airline from 1939 until 1946 and the long-haul British state airline from 1946. ... This article is about the de Havilland Comet jet airliner. ... is the 88th day of the year (89th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... Heathrow redirects here. ... For City Airport Manchester, UK, see City Airport Manchester. ... Bristol International Airport (IATA: BRS, ICAO: EGGD) is the commercial airport serving the city of Bristol and the south west of England. ...

In 1975 Aer Rianta (Dublin Airport Authority) undertook a passenger terminal study aimed at improving the terminal facilities. The findings resulted in the provision, over the next two years, of new departure and arrival halls, a new check-in area and office complex, a new information desk, duty office and executive lounge. The following year completed extensions and facilities were officially opened in 1978. Dublin Airport Authority plc (known until 1st October 2004 as Aer Rianta cpt1) is the state owned airport authority in the Republic of Ireland. ... An airport terminal is a building at an airport where passengers transfer from ground transportation to the facilities that allow them to board airplanes. ... Check-in is the process of announcing your arrival at a hotel, airport or sea port. ...

1979 to 2000

The 1980s began with an extension of the main apron. New services to London Gatwick began, while Aer Lingus' commuter division started a new domestic service to Dublin Airport. In 1985 following significant growth Aer Rianta carried out a survey of the terminal facilities with a view to carrying out a major expansion and development programme. On June 8, 1987 Ryanair commenced services at Cork Airport. In 1988 Phase I of the Terminal Expansion and Development Plan was completed. The following year the main runway extension of 1,000 feet was opened. The airport ramp or apron is part of an airport. ... Gatwick Airport (IATA: LGW, ICAO: EGKK) is Londons second largest airport and the second busiest airport in the United Kingdom after Heathrow. ... is the 159th day of the year (160th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ...

The 1990s began with the completion of Phase II of the Terminal expansion in 1991 and Phase III being completed in 1992. The Terminal Expansion and Development Plan was completed in 1994.

2001 to date

Inside of the new airport terminal, viewing the check-in area

A Great Southern Hotel was opened on the airport grounds during 2001, and plans were drawn up for the construction of a new terminal building at an estimated cost of €140 million. Along with the construction of the terminal, roads were re-aligned, a new multi-storey car park constructed and new offices provided. It was originally planned to construct up to 5 airbridges with the terminal, but only one was installed. The Aer Rianta/DAA managed development of the new facilities suffered from major expense overruns which resulted in the final cost being almost double the original €140 million estimate.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... For other uses, see Euro (disambiguation). ...

On 11 April 2008 the board of Cork Airport Authority agreed by one vote to accept responsibility for a debt of €113 million incurred by the Dublin Airport Authority in the redevelopment of Cork Airport in order to secure independence from Dublin Airport. The Cork Airport Authority Board also stated that their strong reservations about the level of debt that Cork Airport was being levied with and the potential impact on its future sustainability.^{[citation needed]} is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...

The new terminal was opened on 15 August 2006. The new terminal is Ireland's first 21st century airport terminal. In terms of further expansion, the terminal can be extended in the form of additional piers which can be constructed to the north and south. Proposals by Ryanair to use the former Cork terminal as a base for its Cork operations have to date been resisted by the controlling Authority.^{[citation needed]} is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Irish Aviation Authority has begun planning a new control tower at Cork Airport located opposite the airport terminal, north-west of runway 17/35 separate from other airport buildings. The development will also consist of offices and car parking spaces for control tower staff. The tower will be positioned opposite the terminal, adjacent to the threshold of runway 25. The Irish Aviation Authority is responsible for the regulation of air travel in Ireland and in Irish airspace. ... The control tower at Schiphol airport. ...

A number of new destinations have been announced from Cork in 2008, including Aer Arran services to Brest and La Rochelle, Air Southwest to Plymouth, Ryanair to Carcassonne and Aer Lingus to Jersey. There have also been a number of service withdrawals including Malev to Budapest, Aer Lingus and CentralWings services to Warsaw and the CSA service to Prague.

Geographical situation

With an elevation of 135 m (502 ft) above sea level, Cork Airport is sometimes prone to fog and a low cloud ceiling. The Instrument Landing System has been upgraded to Category II, and together with a 305 m (1000 ft) extension of the main runway has significantly reduced the number of diversions. However during times of severe inclement weather the airport can suffer from delays or diversions to airports such as Shannon, Dublin or Kerry. Similarily diversions from these airports ocassionally land at Cork. For considerations of sea level change, in particular rise associated with possible global warming, see sea level rise. ... For other uses, see Fog (disambiguation). ... The Localizer station at Hanover/Langenhagen International Airport in Hanover, Germany. ... The Localizer station at Hanover/Langenhagen International Airport in Hanover, Germany. ...

The length of the main runway dictates that the airport cannot handle fully laden large widebody aircraft. However, aircraft the size of the Boeing 747-400 are able to use the airport and the largest aircraft that can operate from Cork Airport with a full load for a long-haul flight is the Boeing 767-200.^{[citation needed]} Large wide-bodied aircraft do visit Cork Airport on a regular basis and usually only operate on ad-hoc charter services for flights to various sporting occassions involving the Munster Rugby team. The Boeing 747, sometimes nicknamed the Jumbo Jet,[4][5] is a long-haul, widebody commercial airliner manufactured by Boeing in the United States. ... // A short-haul domestic flight is commonly categorized into being no longer than 500 miles or under 1. ... American Airlines Boeing 767-300 at Gatwick Airport, England. ... The European Airbus A380 is the worlds largest and broadest passenger aircraft A wide-body aircraft is a large airliner with a fuselage diameter of 5 to 6 metres (16 to 20 ft). ...

Operator

The terminal building

From its opening in 1961 the airport was managed by the Department of Transport and Power (now the Department of Transport and the Marine). Aer Rianta took control of Cork and Shannon airports on April 1, 1969 and the assets of the airports were transferred to the company under the Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act, 1998. The name of Aer Rianta was changed to the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) under the State Airports Act 2004, which also created the Cork Airport Authority^[6] and the Shannon Airport Authority.^[7] These companies were charged with preparing a business plan in preparation for taking over the assets of their airports from the DAA. is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Dublin Airport Authority plc (known until 1st October 2004 as Aer Rianta cpt1) is the state owned airport authority in the Republic of Ireland. ...

On dates yet to be confirmed, the Cork and Shannon Airport Authorities will have the relevant airport assets vested in them and assume full responsibility for the management, development and operation of Cork and Shannon airports respectively. In the interim, the board of the DAA has transferred significant day-to-day operational responsibility, under delegated authority, to the boards of the Cork and Shannon Airport Authorities.

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Ground transport

Bus Éireann and SkyLink provide a regular service from the airport to the city centre which usually takes 25 minutes. The Bus Eireann service to Kinsale also calls at the airport. Bus Éireann, or Irish Bus, provides bus services in the Republic of Ireland with the exception of those operated entirely within the Dublin Region, which are provided by Dublin Bus. ... Market Street in Kinsale, one of the towns oldest thoroughfares Kinsale (Cionn tSáile in Irish) is a town in County Cork, Ireland. ...

The airport is also served by taxi. There is a taxi rank located outside the arrivals entrance. For specific countries see Taxicabs around the world. ...

Cork Airport, being in close proximity to the city centre by road (8 km),^[2] has no railway station linking it to the rail network. However Kent Station is across the River Lee from the bus station at Parnell Place in the city centre. From Kent Station, passengers can connect to both the Cork Suburban Rail or the Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) national network. Passengers bustle around the typical grand edifice of Londons Broad Street station in 1865. ... Kent Station, Cork is an Iarnród Éireann train station, named after Thomas Kent. ... The River Lee is a river in the Republic of Ireland, flowing through County Cork and Cork city, before draining into Cork Harbour on Irelands south coast. ... The Cork Suburban Rail network serves the Metropolitan Cork area in County Cork, Ireland. ... Current Iarnród Eireann (Irish Rail) intercity rail network An IÉ commuter train at Tara Street Station, Dublin, 2006 IÉ no. ...

Car hire is available in the arrivals hall of the terminal building, with several car rental firms located at the airport.

Passenger facilities

The new terminal at Cork Airport contains several shopping and eating facilities both before and after the security screening area, a bank with bureau de change service and an executive lounge. Internet access is available throughout the terminal. A bureau de change is an organisation or facility which allows customers to exchange one currency for another. ... Internet public access point. ...

Airlines and destinations

Scheduled passenger airlines & destinations

• Aer Arann (Belfast-City, Brest [begins 17 May], Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Galway, La Rochelle [begins 24 May], Leeds-Bradford, Lorient, Nantes, Southampton)
• Aer Lingus (Alicante, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin-Schönefeld, Birmingham, Faro, Jersey [begins 20 May], London-Heathrow, Malaga, Manchester, Munich, Nice, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Prague, Rome-Fiumicino)
• Air Southwest (Newquay [seasonal], Plymouth [begins 28 April])
• bmibaby (Birmingham, Manchester)
• Jet2.com (Newcastle)
• Ryanair (Carcassonne [begins 28 May], Dublin, East Midlands, Glasgow-Prestwick, Liverpool, London-Gatwick, London-Stansted)
• SkyEurope (Bratislava)
• Wizz Air (Gdańsk, Katowice)

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Charter airlines & destinations

• Air Europa (Las Palmas, Palma de Mallorca)
• Air Via (Bourgas)
• Astraeus (Arrecife, Verona, Zakynthos)
• Austrian Airlines (Innsbruck, Salzburg)
• Dubrovnik Airline (Dubrovnik, Split)
• Eurocypria Airlines (Herakalion)
• First Choice Airways (Palma de Mallorca)
• Flightline (Almeria, Faro)
• Hemus Air (Bourgas)
• Iberworld (Faro, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Reus)
• LTE International Airways (Arrecife, Fuertuventura, Las Palmas)
• Monarch Airlines (Faro)
• Nouvelair (Monastir)
• Onur Air (Bodrum, Izmir)
• Pegasus Airlines (Bodrum)
• Spanair (Palma de Mallorca)
• Sun d'Or International Airlines (Tel Aviv)
• XL Airways (Santorini [begins May 2008])

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Scheduled freight airlines

• Bluebird Cargo (Cologne-Bonn, Edinburgh, Keflavik)
• DHL
  • operated by Atlantic Airlines (East Midlands)
• TNT Airways (Dublin, Liege-Bierset, Shannon)

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Handling agents

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• Aer Lingus
• Servisair
• Sky Handling Partner

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General aviation

Cork Airport has a long tradition of general aviation flying. Both fixed wing and rotary wing flight training providers operate at the airport. A general aviation scene at Kemble Airfield, England. ... Airplane and Aeroplane redirect here. ... For other uses, see Helicopter (disambiguation). ...

References

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External links

• Hybrid map and satellite image
• Current weather for EICK at NOAA/NWS
• Accident history for ORK at Aviation Safety Network

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