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'''Donegal Airport''' ({{lang-ga|'''Aerfort Dhún na nGall'''}}) {{airport codes|CFN|EIDL}} is located {{convert|2|NM|abbr=on|lk=in}}<ref name="AIP"/> south-west of [[Bunbeg|An Bun Beag]] (Bunbeg), being located at Carrickfinn, a [[townland]] in [[The Rosses]], a district in north-west [[County Donegal]], [[ |
'''Donegal Airport''' ({{lang-ga|'''Aerfort Dhún na nGall'''}}) {{airport codes|CFN|EIDL}} is located {{convert|2|NM|abbr=on|lk=in}}<ref name="AIP"/> south-west of [[Bunbeg|An Bun Beag]] (Bunbeg), being located at Carrickfinn, a [[townland]] in [[The Rosses]], a district in north-west [[County Donegal]], [[Ireland]]. The small airport is located right on the county's north-west coast. It is about a 15 minute drive from [[Dungloe]] and [[Gweedore]] and 45 minutes (in 'good weather') from [[Letterkenny]]. It is popularly known within County Donegal as Carrickfinn Airport. |
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Until the mid 1980s, the runway was a grass strip. This was replaced by a hard surface runway with temporary buildings. The airport started operations in 1986 and was developed with funds and assistance from the [[Government of Ireland]], private investors, Donegal County Council, the [[International Fund for Ireland]] and the [[European Regional Development Fund]]. In the 1990s the runway was extended to {{convert|1500|m|abbr=on}} and a new [[airport terminal|terminal]] building with modern [[navigational aid]]s and equipment was added. |
Until the mid 1980s, the runway was a grass strip. This was replaced by a hard surface runway with temporary buildings. The airport started operations in 1986 and was developed with funds and assistance from the [[Government of Ireland]], private investors, Donegal County Council, the [[International Fund for Ireland]] and the [[European Regional Development Fund]]. In the 1990s the runway was extended to {{convert|1500|m|abbr=on}} and a new [[airport terminal|terminal]] building with modern [[navigational aid]]s and equipment was added. |
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In February 2010, Aer Arann closed its service to Glasgow Prestwick |
In February 2010, Aer Arann closed its service to [[Glasgow Prestwick Airport]] and relocated to [[Glasgow International Airport]]<ref>[http://www.shephard.co.uk/news/laranews-net/aer-arann-to-fly-donegal-glasgow-drops-prestwick/5668/ AER ARANN ANNOUNCE NEW ROUTE TO GLASGOW]</ref> |
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Due to the large gas field in the area, non scheduled chartered Helicopter flights connect to the multiple offshore installations. Eastern Airways operate a chartered service to Aberdeen for this. |
Due to the large gas field in the area, non scheduled chartered Helicopter flights connect to the multiple offshore installations. Eastern Airways operate a chartered service to Aberdeen for this. |
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Loganair began Services to Dublin and Glasgow international on November 2 2011 with |
Loganair began Services to Dublin and Glasgow international on November 2 2011 with |
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Saab 340s. The Dublin route operates twice daily and is subsidized by the Irish Government. |
Saab 340s. The Dublin route operates twice daily and is subsidized by the Irish Government. |
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Loganair also operates daily services to [[Glasgow |
Loganair also operates daily services to [[Glasgow International Airport]] at Abbotsinch. |
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==Airlines and destinations== |
==Airlines and destinations== |
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Airports Donegal | ||||||||||
| Serves | County Donegal | ||||||||||
| Location | Carrickfinn | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 30 ft / 9 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 55°02′39″N 008°20′28″W / 55.04417°N 8.34111°W | ||||||||||
| Website | www.donegalairport.ie | ||||||||||
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Donegal Airport (Irish: Aerfort Dhún na nGall) (IATA: CFN, ICAO: EIDL) is located 2 NM (3.7 km; 2.3 mi)[1] south-west of An Bun Beag (Bunbeg), being located at Carrickfinn, a townland in The Rosses, a district in north-west County Donegal, Ireland. The small airport is located right on the county's north-west coast. It is about a 15 minute drive from Dungloe and Gweedore and 45 minutes (in 'good weather') from Letterkenny. It is popularly known within County Donegal as Carrickfinn Airport.
Until the mid 1980s, the runway was a grass strip. This was replaced by a hard surface runway with temporary buildings. The airport started operations in 1986 and was developed with funds and assistance from the Government of Ireland, private investors, Donegal County Council, the International Fund for Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund. In the 1990s the runway was extended to 1,500 m (4,900 ft) and a new terminal building with modern navigational aids and equipment was added.
Loganair is the only scheduled airline currently using the airport. They receive public service obligation funding from the Irish Government to subsidise the route to Dublin, a contract that was awarded in 2011. The service was previously operated by Aer Arann under a contract award in 2008. [2] On 21 February 2007, the Irish Government announced that it would be giving €3.8 million to the airport in capital grant money.
CityJet operate a Saturday seasonal charter flight to Rotterdam between April and September every year using a fokker 50.[3] Aer Arann operated direct flights to Cork Airport via Dublin in 2009 until they reduced their cork-Dublin service to 6 per week. The route closed in March 2010.[4]
In February 2010, Aer Arann closed its service to Glasgow Prestwick Airport and relocated to Glasgow International Airport[5]
Due to the large gas field in the area, non scheduled chartered Helicopter flights connect to the multiple offshore installations. Eastern Airways operate a chartered service to Aberdeen for this.
In October 2011, Aer Arann ceased operations at Donegal due to the loss of the Dublin pso contract. They also ceased the Glasgow route.
Loganair began Services to Dublin and Glasgow international on November 2 2011 with Saab 340s. The Dublin route operates twice daily and is subsidized by the Irish Government. Loganair also operates daily services to Glasgow International Airport at Abbotsinch.
Airlines and destinations
Note: † denotes charter airlines and their destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Flybe operated by Loganair | Dublin, Glasgow-International |
| Bristow Helicopters † | Charter: Transocean |
| CityJet † | Chartered seasonal: Rotterdam |
| Eastern Airways † | Charter: Aberdeen |
Airport data
- Traffic permitted: Instrument flight rules/Visual flight rules
- Strength Pavement Classification Number (PCN): 21/F/B/X/T
- Tower Frequency: 129.80 MHz
- Navigational Aids: Non-directional beacon (NDB) 361 kHz "CFN", Distance measuring equipment (DME) 110.3 MHz "IFN", Localizer LLZ 110.3 MHz "IFN"
References
- ^ a b EIDL – DONEGAL (PDF). AIP and charts from the Irish Aviation Authority.
- ^ . Loganair operate the service with a 34 seat Saab 340 in flybe livery. Aer Arann had used ATR42 aircraft with 42 seats. "Editorial: Dempsey announces PSO contracts for regional air routes". www.breakingnews.ie. 2008-05-13. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
- ^ "Press Release: New 2008 Chartered Air Service from the Netherlands to Donegal Announced". Fáilte Ireland. 2008-05-13. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
- ^ "Editorial: Aer Arann wings in new routes across Ireland". Irish Examiner. 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
- ^ AER ARANN ANNOUNCE NEW ROUTE TO GLASGOW
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