Location of Waterford Aero Club...
Waterford Aero Club is conveniently located at Waterford Airport - approximately 8 km from the city centre and 10 km from the beautiful Tramore Bay. Below is an aerial photo of the airport region: (Click on image for full size.)
Waterford Aero Club has become easier to access due to the new airport road. This road has been open since July 2008.
Coming from Cork (West)
Take the 3rd exit at the Butlerstown Roundabout when entering Waterford. Take the second exit straight at the next 4 roundabouts. When you reach the Airport Road Roundabout, take the 3rd exit right onto the Airport Road. Continue straight untill you come to the Whittles Cross Roundabout. Take the second exit straight and the airport is 2 miles ahead.
Coming from Dublin (North & East)
Cross over the Bridge upon arrival to Waterford City. Take the left turn immediately after the bridge. When you reach the end of the quays the road veers right. Follow the road signposted to Cork. Continue straight past the Waterford Crystal and the Waterford Institute of Technology. Aproximately 2 miles out you will reach the Butlerstown Roundabout. Take the 2nd exit left at the roundabout and pass the next 4 roundabouts until you reach the Airport Rd Roundabout. Continue straight until you come to the Whittles Cross Roundabout. Take the second exit straight and the airport is 2 miles ahead.
Flying In?
Waterford Airport is a Class C designated airport. PPR is required to fly within the surrounding CTR.
Airfield Data
Fire Category: 2/5
Emergency Services: Fire Services
Navigational Aids: NDB, DME, ILS R21
Aircraft Maintenance: Shamrock Aviation Services
Runway: (see table below) Heading 03/21, 1,433 m (4,701 ft), PCN 12-15, ICAO Cat. 2, Maximum Aircraft Size: Turboprop / Light Jet, ILS CAT I, Lighting: Rwy Edge PAPI App.
Airlines Serving Airport
Aer Arann
Nex Aviation
Passenger Facilities
Annual Capacity: 150,000
3 check-in desks
200 short term parking spaces
Cafeterias
Bars
Car Rental
Taxi Service/Rank
First Aid
Baby/Parent Room
Disabled Access/Facilities
| Runway Designator | TORA (M) | TODA (M) | ASDA (M) | LDA (M) | Remarks |
| 03 | 1433 | 1433 | 1433 | 1343 | THR 03 DISPLACED 90 M |
| 21 | 1433 | 1433 | 1433 | 1290 | THR 21 DISPLACED 143 M |