| Spanish Point Airfield | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| IATA: none – ICAO: EISP | |||
| Summary | |||
| Operator | Shane Burke | ||
| Location | Milltown Malbay, Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland |
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| Elevation AMSL | 17 ft / 5 m | ||
| Coordinates | 52°51′00″N 09°25′00″W / 52.85°N 9.4166667°W / 52.85; -9.4166667 | ||
| Runways | |||
| Direction | Length | Surface | |
| m | ft | ||
| 24/06 | 580 | 2,165 | Grass |
| http://www.gcmap.com/airport/EISP | |||
Spanish Point Airfield is a privately owned airfield between Milltown Malbay and Spanish Point. The airfield, located on Sandhill Road in the townland Leagard South, was established by three local pilots in 1991, and the original clubhouse was opened by then Irish Minister for Defense Mr. Brendan Daly that year.
The airfield has a single 580m grass runway (coded: 24/06), that is serviceable for approximately 10 months of the year. It has a clubhouse and hangarage for a number of aircraft. It also possesses two landing pads for rotary winged aircraft. The airfield is mainly used by small aircraft, microlights and helicopters.
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