Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Newtownards Airport
Also known as: Aerfort Bhaile Nua na hArda
In or near Conlig.
Newtownards Airport in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Drumawhey Junction · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Newtownards Airport is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Ulster Flying Club, established in 1961, is one of the largest flying organizations in Ireland, offering various aviation services including trial flying lessons and pilot training. The club prides itself on its safety record and experienced instructors, providing a welcoming environment for aviation enthusiasts.
From the Wikipedia article
Newtownards Aerodrome (ICAO: EGAD) is a local airfield in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland, 8.5 NM (15.7 km; 9.8 mi) east of Belfast. It offers light aircraft flights (operated by the Ulster Flying Club), helicopter flights (operated by HeliPower), microlight flights (operated by NI Microlights) and flight simulator training (by AlphaTech). The airport also has an onsite restaurant. Newtownards Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (number P659) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Ulster Flying Club (1961) Limited).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.5811, -5.6919
- District
- Ards and North Down
- Postcode
- BT23 4QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Strangford
- Nearest railway station
- Drumawhey Junction — 6.3 km
- Official site
- ulsterflyingclub.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q301121 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newtownards Airport (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newtownards Airport?
- Newtownards Airport is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT23 4QP).
- What is Newtownards Airport?
- Newtownards Airport in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newtownards Airport?
- The nearest railway station is Drumawhey Junction, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT23 4QP.
- Who owns Newtownards Airport?
- Newtownards Airport is owned by | operator = Ulster Flying Club.
- Is Newtownards Airport free to visit?
- Yes, Newtownards Airport is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newtownards Airport?
- The nearest railway station is Drumawhey Junction, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT23 4QP.