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.
City of Derry Airport Londonderry/Eglinton Airport | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Derry City and Strabane District Council | ||||||||||
| Operator | City of Derry Airport Operations Ltd. | ||||||||||
| Serves | Derry, Northern Ireland | ||||||||||
| Location | Eglinton, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland | ||||||||||
| Focus city for | Loganair | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 23 ft / 7 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 55°02′34″N 007°09′43″W | ||||||||||
| Website | cityofderryairport.com | ||||||||||
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EGAE City of Derry Airport in Northern Ireland EGAE EGAE (island of Ireland) EGAE EGAE (the United Kingdom) | |||||||||||
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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.