google-site-verification: googlec7193c3de77668c9.html
Wednesday , October 21 2026

Plane spotter calls for NI viewing area after Dublin plan

Gary McLean, managing director of Dublin Airport, said observation facilities are a feature of airports around the world.

“As well as providing a plane-spotting platform, the facilities also create an interface between the airport and the local community, helping aviation enthusiasts to engage with the airport by observing aircraft movements and airport operations.

“This location has been an informal ‘plane spotting’ area over the past 40 years and we think it’s time to put a more formal facility in place.”

BBC News NI contacted Northern Ireland’s three main airports to ask if they had plans for public viewing areas.

Belfast International and City of Derry airports said they had no such plans, while Belfast City Airport said given its location there are “multiple opportunities for plane spotters to enjoy great views”.

“Whilst we have no plans to develop a specific area at this time, we are always grateful for the suggestions and feedback received from the local community,” a spokesperson added.


Source link

Advertisements

See also  Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visit Hillsborough for garden party

Check Also

Pair sentenced for human trafficking crimes

The pair were arrested in November 2022 in what was described at the time as …

Drumcree: Judge to rule on High Court legal challenge next week

A High Court bid to overturn the secretary of state’s decision to ban the Drumcree …

Narrow Water: First section of cross-border bridge arrives by barge boat in Warrenpoint

The first main section of a bridge linking Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland …

Leave a Reply

Available for Amazon Prime