Map used with the kind permission of the IAA

Summary:

Status: Licensed Public PPR
Runway: North - South
Surface: Grass
ATIS: 130.95
Operating Hours: VFR - Usually active on Sundays
Customs and Immigration: Nil
De-icing: Nil
Landing Fees: Nil
Hangarage: NOW Complete! - If your interested in hangarage at Birr - Contact Us! Thanks
Maintenance: Nil
Met: 061-471333/471439 Forecaster H24
AIS: 061-471233 + 01-8444900
Restaurant: The Thatch, Crinkill 05791 20682 (Intl: +353 5791 20682)
Accommodation: Click here for details
Taxi: 05791-20407(Intl: +353 5791 20407
Car Hire: Nil
Fuel: AVGAS and MOGAS now available. Pay a Fuel Bill here
Operator: Ormand Flying Club

Details:

Location:

The field is located 1 Nm directly due South of Birr Town

Operations:

The Field is usually active on Saturdays and Sundays although there may be flying/Instruction mid week if the weather is good.

Frequency:

Birr ground is on 122.95

Circuit:

Standard overhead entry following radio call from 5 Nm unless otherwise advised. Left Hand Circuit.

Strip:

The Strip is 585m Grass - Touchdown at the 36 approach end has a small hill top to contend with!

Parking:

There is a large apron area close to the fuel shed and clubhouse - outside of Fly-ins, park where you want. Pilots will be directed to parking during events - follow the “Follow-me” car or members directions following taxi.

Landing Fees:

There are NO landing fees at Birr Airfield!

Fuel:

Fuel is available on the field.

Tea:

We are famous for our tea and buns! The kettle is always on the boil when we are active and you are assured of a warm welcome.

We look forward to seeing you on the field - If you have any questions about coming to Birr, Please do not hesitate to contact us.

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