Sligo Airport is a regional airport that is home to a flight school, a great cafe, the regional Search & Rescue base and also Sligo Miniature World filled with model railways.
The flight school teaches visitors how to fly with lessons done with instructors, along with corporate, passenger and cargo flights that come through the airport. There is an airport cafe with views of the runway to watch aircrafts taking off/land, not too far from Strandhill beach.
Sligo Airport welcomes Corporate, Passenger and Cargo Flights in addition to General Aviation.~
For more information email: handling@sligoairport.com or phone +353 719168280
Airport and ATC Opening Hours
Airport Opening Hours – 1st Sep – 31st May: 07:30 to 21:00 Local Time
Airport Opening Hours – 1st June – 31st Aug: 08:30 to 22:00 Local time
ATC Hours: 1st Sep – 31st May: 07:30 to 12:30 & 13:15 to 18:15 & 19:00 to 21:00 Local Time
ATC Hours: 1st June – 31st Aug: 08:30 to 12:30 & 13:15 to 18:15 & 19:00 to 22:00 Local Time
Airport information
Airport Information
- Fuel available – Jet A1 and Avgas
- Fire Category 2 daily with up to Category 4 on request
- Cafe open Wed to Sun 0900 to 1600 Local time
Search & Rescue
Sligo Airport is the North-West base of the Irish Coast Guard S-92 Search & Rescue Helicopter
More info…
- Admission fees: Free Admission
- Open: Year-round
- Suitable for younger children: Yes
- Indoor facilities: Yes
- Gift shop: No
- Dining/refreshments: Great cafe available on site
- Guide dogs: Permitted.
- Toilets: On-site.
- Groups: Groups are welcome with prior booking.
- Accessibility: Fully accessible.
- Parking: Free car park and free coach parking.
About Strandhill
Strandhill is a remarkable village that boasts world class surf condition, a world class links golf course, a beautiful beach, stunning landscape and gorgeous cafes, bars and restaurants. It is home to the National Surf Centre where you can enjoy a hot shower, clean changing facilities and book surf lessons. They have a fabulous room available for hire that is ideal for corporate groups with a stunning sea view.
It’s name in Irish is An Leathros which loosely translates as ‘The half promontory’ and it is just a short distance from Sligo town. You can hop on the S2 bus which connects it with Sligo town and on to Rosses Point village. Sligo Airport is based here along with remote working hubs and festivals and events regularly held throughout the year.
This is a fantastic coastal seaside location and always popular with families. Please note that swimming is forbidden on Strandhill beach due to the extremely dangerous rip tides.
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