EGAE
City of Derry Airport
VFR
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Name
City of Derry Airport
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ICAO / IATA / GPS
EGAE / LDY / EGAE
- Type
- Restriction
- Region
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Timezone
9:47 am (GMT)
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Municipality
Derry
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Coordinates
55° 2′ 34″ N 7° 9′ 39″ E
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Elevation
23 ft (7 m MSL)
About City of Derry Airport
City of Derry Airport (Irish: Aerfort Chathair Dhoire) (IATA: LDY, ICAO: EGAE), previously known as RAF Eglinton and Londonderry Eglinton Airport, is a regional airport located 7 mi (11 km) northeast of Derry, Northern Ireland. It is located on the south bank of Lough Foyle, a short distance from the village of Eglinton and 8 mi (13 km) from the city centre.
The airport, also known locally as Eglinton Airport, has experienced a decline in passenger numbers in recent years. In 2023, 154,486 passengers used the airport, having peaked at 438,996 in 2008. The airport is currently a base for the Scottish regional airline Loganair, who operate domestic flights to other parts of the UK. Other airlines who serve the airport include: Ryanair, Air Nostrum and BA Cityflyer.