Phase 1 of €15m "transformation programme" completed
Lot of infrastructure investment happening this year to enhance passenger experience, cope with growing numbers and upgrade old equipment.
Terminal upgrades- Re-branding and terminal interior makeover
- New signage and wayfinding system across airport
- New Aviation Gallery / Museum area
- Re-modelled larger immigration, arrivals, retail, catering and toilet facilities
- 250 additional surfaced car park spaces and number plate scanning entry
- New flight information digital displays and video walls throughout the airport
Visitor Discovery Centre
New "state of the art" Wild Atlantic Way tourism center is almost complete in arrivals
Infrastructure- Covered aircraft boarding stairs
- Upgraded handling equipment, snow clearing and safety vehicles
- Fire station extension & new equipment
- Upgraded runway lighting system
Phase 2 upgrades 2019- Re-modelling departures area
- Upgrading of Screening and ATC equipment
- Further upgrade to the airport car parks and road access
Runway Upgrade
Dep of Transport funding €8.4m (75%) to complete first overhaul of airports 30 year old runway in 2019.
- Full resurfacing overlay and new LED ground lighting system
- ILS systems upgrade (ILS on 08 ?)