Sawtooth,
I agree with your comments on Sligo airport. If the runway extension is blocked and the PSO grants are terminated in 2011, then in all likelihood it will probably close to scheduled airline traffic. Without doubt, it is definately the most vunerable airport to close in the country. When the western rail line is extended from Galway to Sligo in the coming years, I hope the planners will ensure a stop at Knock -Ireland West airport!
Regarding Galway airport, its a bit like Belfast city airport, the runway is limited with larger airports nearby (Shannon & Knock) but its location, close to the city centre will ensure its survival.
Waterford will no doubt survive and prosper in the years ahead. It never received any PSO grants for flights to Dublin and in any case it will have a fine new motorway to Dublin next year!
Last edited by CCR; 7th Dec 2009 at 17:23.