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 100LL and Mogas subject to availability. Pay a Fuel Bill here or buy your fuel in advance!
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:

AVGAS and MOGAS are usually 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.

Accommodation Locally:

First of all camping and full facilities are provided at Birr airfield, people who do not wish to camp can avail of numerous B&B's/Guesthouses and hotels that are local to Birr airfield. This is a list of what is available, there are many more but this should be sufficient.

B&B's

Minnocks 057 9120591 (From UK dial 00353 57 9120591)

Ringfarm House 057 9120976 (From UK dial 00353 57 9120976)

Kings B&B 057 9120580 (From UK dial 00353 57 9120580)

GUESTHOUSES

Maltings Guest house/Restaurant 057 9121345 (From UK dial 00353 57 9121345)

Townsend House Accommodation & Restaurant 057 9121276 (From UK dial 00353 57 9121276)

Spinners Guesthouse/Restaurant 057 9121673 (From UK dial 00353 57 9121673)

HOTELS

County Arms 4* Hotel/Spa/Leisure complex 057 9120791 (From UK dial 00353 57 9120791)

Dooleys 3* Hotel 057 9120032 (From UK dial 00353 57 9120032)

There is many more locally, The Birr tourism office office can be contacted during office hours on 057 9120110 (From UK dial 00353 57 9120110)

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