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Galway Airport (EICM/GWY) — Galway, Ireland

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1, 100LL
Tower: 122.5
Runways: 08/26
Elevation: 81 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 10:00Z

2026-10-152026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EICM
Name: Galway Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 53.300201
Longitude: -8.94159
Elevation: 81 ft
Country: Ireland
Municipality: Galway
IATA Code: GWY
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 1220x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: Visual only
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 122.500 MHz
Ground: 121.825 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 121.825 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Connemara Airport; PPR for all visiting aircraft. Weight restrictions apply.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: EUR 5.00-12.00 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: EUR 2.00-5.00 per tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Galway (Connemara) Airport. Small regional airport on west coast of Ireland. Aer Arann Islands services.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited availability. Advance notice required.

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available for GA/piston aircraft.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: NOT Schengen. Domestic/Aran Islands flights. No border control. CTA with UK.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew. Runway 08/26, 527m. VERY SHORT RUNWAY. Light aircraft only. Atlantic coastal weather.

Airport Services

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Ireland Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A (no permit needed). 2 working days notification for non-EEA non-scheduled overflights.
Landing Lead Time: 2 working days minimum (non-EEA non-scheduled, including overflights, tech stops, and flights to/from/within Ireland). EU/EEA carriers: no permit.

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permits.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers EICM. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

EICA Connemara Regional Airport 19 NM EIIR Inisheer Aerodrome 25 NM EIMN Inishmaan Aerodrome 26 NM EIIM Inishmore Aerodrome 28 NM EISP Spanish Point Airfield 32 NM EINN Shannon 36 NM EIKN Knock 37 NM EIER Erinagh Airfield 38 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at EICM?: The tower frequency at Galway Airport is 122.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at EICM?: Galway Airport offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
Does EICM require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Permit details for Ireland
Does EICM require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Galway Airport.
Where is EICM located?: Galway Airport (EICM) is located in Galway, Ireland.
What is the IATA code for EICM?: The IATA code for Galway Airport is GWY.
How long is the runway at EICM?: The main runway at Galway Airport (08/26) measures 1220x30m.

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