Pilot Information
Athboy Airfield is an IAA Licensed Aerodrome, open 7 days a week by PPR via +353 (0)87 2563070 or athboyaviation@gmail.com
Aerodrome Name:
Athboy – EIMH (also known as “Ballyboy Airfield”)
AIP Ireland EIMH
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ARP coordinates and site at AD
53 38 15N 006 52 50W Midpoint RWY 10R/28L
Runways
10L/28R Grass 540m x 18m and 10R/28L Hard 600m x 12m
Direction and distance from town
2 NM NE of Athboy
Elevation/Reference temperature
269 ft/20.1°C (Max Temp) -0.6°C (MNM Temp)
Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN
186 ft
Magnetic Variation
2° W (2025) 11’ decreasing
Owner:
Mr. Bernard Cullen, Ballyboy House, Athboy, Co. Meath
Mobile:
+353 87 2563070
Email:
Website:
Types of traffic permitted:
VFR
Fuel:
JET A1 and Avgas 100LL available (E10 Mogas available locally)
Callsign:
Ballyboy Radio
Frequency:
118.550MHz
Pilot Facilities:
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Ample overnight parking. Hangarage upon request, subject to availability
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Tea/coffee, coffee dock and lounge area available
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Shower & camping facilities - contact us for details
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Restaurants, supermarket and services are available in nearby Athboy town
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Accommodation, taxi and car rental, can be made available upon request
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Group fly-ins are very welcome, overnight camping and facilities can be provided.
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For international arrivals, please submit a GAR Form to Irish Customs. The form can be found here (PDF) or here (Word).
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For departures to the UK, a UK GAR form must be completed via the gov.uk website, details here
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Runway TORA TODA ASDA LDA Width Strip Dimensions
10R Hard 600m 600m 600m 600m 12m 660m x 60m
28L Hard 600m 600m 600m 600m 12m 660m x 60m
10L Grass 540m 540m 540m 540m 18m 600m x 60m
28R Grass 540m 540m 540m 540m 18m 600m x 60m
Important Information for Pilots
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Please note our preferred circuit pattern includes specific variations to normal circuit procedures which all pilots using the airfield must be aware of. Please ensure you are familiar with these procedures before operating at Athboy and follow this guidance when deemed safe for you to do so with due regard to weather conditions and any other safety-related considerations you may have. If you have any doubt about conditions or your capabilities, please follow standard circuit pattern procedures.
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At all times please fly in a manner to minimise the impact of aircraft noise on our neighbours.
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All rotary-wing aircraft should approach, land and take off by conforming to the normal fixed-wing joining, departure and arrival procedures. Direct routings to parking areas are not permitted, please join using the runway procedures and taxi/hover to the parking area.
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There is a ~1m high wire fence 23m to the south of the Runway 10R/28L Hard centerline along the runway length. For other obstacles, please refer to our guidance document at the link below.
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Please ensure your aircraft movement is recorded in either of the Airfield Movement Logbooks which are located in the "C" Portakabin and the Avgas Fuel Facility or by completing this online form. It is a condition of your use of the airfield that your activity is recorded. This applies to both based and visiting aircraft.
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Please review our pilot guidance document to ensure you are familiar with our operating procedures : Athboy Airfield Pilot Notes