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Shannon International Airport (SNN)
Airport Information
(Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland)
Located in County Clare, within in the town of Shannon and close to Cratloe, Newmarket on Fergus and Sixmilebridge, Shannon International Airport (SNN) is only a 15-minute drive from Limerick. Transatlantic services and traffic at Shannon Airport have soared in recent years and the facility now handles almost four million passengers annually, breaking all previous traffic records. Cargo flights are also on the up by around five percent and a number of new civil airlines have recently arrived, including Delta Air Lines and Flyglobespan.
Shannon International Airport is currently Ireland's second-biggest air facility and is home to almost 25 airlines, providing flights to a diverse range of destinations, which range from Eastern Europe to the United States. Recently voted as the country's 'Best Airport' by the Airport Transport Users Council, travellers are often interested to find out that Shannon Airport features an exceptionally long airport of around 3,200 metres / 10,500 feet and is actually reserved as an emergency landing strip for the NASA shuttle.
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Sited next to the busy N19 (Airport Road), transport to and from Shannon's SNN Airport could not be easier. There are many different bus operators providing services to and from the airport, such as Bus Eireann, Kavanagh and Citylink. Shannon Airport also offers a first-class taxi fleet provided by the airport's very own Hackney service and rides can be arranged at the taxi desk in the Arrivals Hall. Taxis are available for destinations throughout the country, including nearby locations such as Galway, Kildare and Limerick.
Shannon International Airport (SNN) Information: History and Facilities
Although a small aerodrome was in place next to the Shannon Estuary for arriving 'boat planes', there was little room for expansion when it became clear that a runway was needed. In 1942, the Shannon Airport of today was finally opened, after more than five years of planning and construction, which involved draining a huge expanse of marshland.
Soon after opening, transatlantic services forced the need to extend the runways and the post-war years proved a busy time for growth, when Shannon Airport became known as a major stepping stone between Europe and the USA. Pan American Airways was amongst the most popular airlines operating at that time.
During the sixties, Shannon Airport waned in popularity as the next generation of planes now no longer needed to re-fuel here. However, Aer Lingus decided to increase its popular transatlantic flights and by the mid-1970s, the airport was in possession of a new terminal building and passenger numbers of around 500,000 per annum. More recently, budget Ryanair flights have ensured that passenger levels continue to rise and Shannon International Airport (SNN) has proved its suitability for modern Airbus flights.
Shannon International Airport (SNN) is a modern airport with all the facilities a traveller needs when waiting for a flight overseas. The terminal complex has refreshment outlets serving fresh food and beverages, making your wait as pleasant and relaxing as possible. There is also the opportunity to shop at Shannon Airport and purchase a range of duty-free goods, with the main stores including Travel Value, Londis, Celtic Memories and the Hughes and Hughes bookstore.
The airport has banking and bureau de change facilities, as well as a postal service. There are also two executive lounges for travellers who require a higher standard of service, the Rineanna Suite and the Golden Circle Lounge. Accommodation is located just outside the main airport terminal building and a number of other hotels are situated extremely close to Shannon. VIP rooms for conference and corporate events can be booked in advance.
Shannon International Airport (SNN) Information: About Shannon Tourism
Shannon is located in County Clare in the west of Ireland. Clare is a region renowned for its natural beauty and is dominated by the Atlantic Ocean and the River Shannon. County Clare offers angling, bird watching, golfing and historic sites.
The town itself is small, but its close neighbour, Limerick, is a lively centre near to Shannon Airport (SNN) and located in County Limerick. Limerick blends both the traditional and modern, and offers a good tourist infrastructure, being the ideal base for exploring the county. Within the city of Limerick highlights include St. Mary's Cathedral, the Hunt Museum and King John's Castle, which dates back to the early 13th century.
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