Galway Airport (Aerphort na Gaillimhe) is located at Carnmore 7.4km east of Galway City, and is managed by Corrib Airport Limited. It has not serviced any flights since 31st of October 2011, when Aer Arann ceased commercial operations at the airport. At 1289m (4230 ft), the runway is too short to handle most jet airliners and… Read more »
Executive Helicopters, the preferred tenderer for the Aran Islands air service has stressed that helicopters are safe to fly in all weather conditions. The company issued a statement this week regarding the controversial public service obligations air contract to the islands, which has been the subject of opposition by islanders who wish to see the… Read more »
A feasibility study into the use of Galway Airport has recommended that the future of the site lies in the development of a creative campus centred around the film industry. The long-awaited study outlines key recommendations for the use of the Carnmore site, taking into account recent economic and market conditions. As well as recommending… Read more »
A Galway-based company has made approaches to elected members and officials with a view to transforming Galway Airport in Carnmore into a TV and film studio. The South Connemara production company is currently in discussions with a number of overseas interests in relation to TV and film projects to be shot in Galway. Danu Media… Read more »
With the future of Galway Airport still up in the air, there have been numerous calls to protect the aviation infrastructure of the facility. Galway City and County Councils agreed to jointly purchase the 115-acre site at Carnmore for €1.1 million in November 2013, and Dublin-based consultancy firm Future Analytics was subsequently appointed to examine… Read more »
Galway Airport has re-opened to corporate flights. The first corporate jet under the facility’s new licence arrived yesterday Tuesday, from Stuttgart in Germany. The executive jet, a Citation, had two crew and seven passengers on board who intend to be in Galway for a short stay and visit Connemara. The airport has obtained a new… Read more »
Planes will return to Galway Airport in the short-term after agreement was reached between a private operator and two local authorities. Carnmore Aviation Limited signed an agreement with Galway City and County Councils, that it would take control of the facility for eleven months. The private company, backed by County Galway man Brian Conneely, who operates… Read more »
A private operator is set to continue running air services at Galway Airport until next Spring at the earliest. Negotiations are taking place between Galway City and County Councils and a third party, and a deal is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. It is expected that “air-related services” will continue at the Carnmore… Read more »
A new park-and-ride service between Galway Airport and Galway city centre starts on Monday 13th of May 2013. For this pilot service, buses will run between the airport and Galway Coach Station, with no intermediate stops. The service is being operated by Farrell Travel, under their BusLink brand. Timetable Buses will leave from the airport,… Read more »
Galway Chamber and Galway City Council are in negotiations about the potential for Galway Airport to be used as a permanent Park and Ride facility, it was confirmed yesterday. A senior City Hall official has confirmed that the local authority is looking at the possibility of using the Carnmore facility as a base for a… Read more »
In a New Year’s reception given by Galway Chamber of Commerce at Galway Airport in Carnmore, Mary O’Rourke, Minster for Public Enterprise, reiterated the Government’s commitment to the development of the Airport. The approved changes will cost an estimated £4.2 million, of which £3.1m will come from the Government. Mrs. O’Rourke stressed the importance of… Read more »
