SXL · medium airport
Sligo Airport
Sligo, Ireland

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SXLmedium airport
Sligo Airport
Sligo, Ireland
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Regional gateway serving Ireland's scenic northwest coast.
Opened
1960
Location
Sligo, Ireland
Sligo Airport (IATA: SXL, ICAO: EISG) is a small regional airport located near Strandhill, County Sligo, in the northwest of Ireland. It serves the wider Connacht region and provides access to one of Ireland's most scenic and culturally rich areas, situated close to the Wild Atlantic Way.
The airport has historically operated limited scheduled services, with connectivity varying over the years depending on airline demand and regional funding. Its infrastructure is modest, reflecting its status as a regional facility rather than a major hub.
In recent years, scheduled commercial services at Sligo Airport have been suspended, with the airport primarily supporting general aviation, private flights, and emergency operations. Efforts to restore regular commercial routes have been a recurring topic among local authorities and regional development bodies.
Terminals
Sligo Airport operates a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 8 kilometres west of Sligo town, accessible by road via private car or taxi.
Airlines here
No major airlines currently operate scheduled services at Sligo Airport; the facility primarily supports general aviation.
Notable facts
- ›Sligo Airport is situated near the village of Strandhill, not in Sligo town itself.
- ›The airport has a single paved runway designated 11/29.
- ›Scheduled commercial services have been intermittent, with periods of suspension in recent years.
- ›The airport is owned and operated by Sligo County Council.
- ›Its elevation is approximately 11 metres (36 feet) above sea level.
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Latest news
Ocean FM· 8/4/2026
Sligo Airport comes in for big praise
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Irish Independent· 4/16/2026
Industrial actions by firefighters begins at Sligo Airport in dispute over union representation
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RTE.ie· 4/17/2026
SIPTU firefighters reach agreement with Sligo Airport
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SIPTU· 6/3/2026
Sligo Airport reaches agreement with SIPTU Firefighters on collective bargaining - SIPTU - Ireland's Strongest Union
Read at SIPTU
roscommonherald.ie· 12/17/2025
New search and rescue team at Sligo Airport
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Midwest Radio· 4/17/2026
Sligo airport union dispute resolved
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