Large airport · Cork, Ireland
Cork International Airport
Cork Airport (Irish: Aerfort Chorcaí; IATA: ORK, ICAO: EICK) is the second-busiest international airport in the Republic of Ireland, after Dublin and ahead of Shannon. Its IATA code is ORK. Its ICAO code is EICK. It has 2 runways, longest 6,998 ft (PEM). Elevation 502 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Cork, Ireland |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ORK |
| ICAO code | EICK |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 6,998 ft (PEM) |
| Elevation | 502 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 51.8413° N, 8.4911° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Cork International Airport is known for
Cork Airport (Irish: Aerfort Chorcaí; IATA: ORK, ICAO: EICK) is the second-busiest international airport in the Republic of Ireland, after Dublin and ahead of Shannon.
History
In 2018, Cork Airport handled 2.39 million passengers, growing by over 8% to 2.58 million in 2019. Following a decline during the COVID-19 global pandemic, which saw passenger numbers fall to 530,000 in 2020, numbers had risen to 3,068,000 by 2024 and 3,460,000 by 2025.
Official website: http://www.corkairport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Cork International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Blarney Castle · Ireland · 6.9 miles away
- Rock of Cashel · Ireland · 53.4 miles away
- Cliffs of Moher · Ireland · 87.5 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Cork International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Killarney National Park · Ireland · 45.0 miles away
- Burren National Park · Ireland · 83.5 miles away
- Wicklow Mountains National Park · Ireland · 119.9 miles away
- Wicklow Mountains · Ireland · 125.0 miles away
- Connemara National Park · Ireland · 132.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cork International Airport?
Cork Airport (Irish: Aerfort Chorcaí; IATA: ORK, ICAO: EICK) is the second-busiest international airport in the Republic of Ireland, after Dublin and ahead of Shannon.
What is the airport code for Cork International Airport?
Cork International Airport — its IATA code is ORK and its ICAO code is EICK.
Where is Cork International Airport located?
Cork International Airport serves Cork, Ireland. Its coordinates are 51.8413° N, 8.4911° W.
What is the history of Cork International Airport?
In 2018, Cork Airport handled 2.39 million passengers, growing by over 8% to 2.58 million in 2019. Following a decline during the COVID-19 global pandemic, which saw passenger numbers fall to 530,000 in 2020, numbers had risen to 3,068,000 by 2024 and 3,460,000 by 2025.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2530
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cork_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.