April 7, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Can anyone tell me if the small airfield in Coonagh is still open, of has it moved and the aircraft re-located?
If its still open does nayone know if they welcome visitors by prior arrangement please?
Thanks
Steve
By: Mark A - 8th April 2009 at 11:31
Official information is on AIC 09/08 which you can download if you register on the EADS site. Pasted from there (formatting lost):
Aerodrome Location and Elevation Licensee:
Coonagh, Co. Limerick
EICN
52 39 59N
08 40 55W
2NM West of Limerick
6 ft
Mr. D. Lehane
Portdrine,
Cratloe
Co. Clare
061 357126
061 326600
085 1382386
Landing Area Facilities Ground Services
Runway 10/28 Lighting Nil Fuel Mogas
Dimensions 416m x 9m Radio 129.9 MHz Hangar Yes
Surface Bituminous Customs 48 HR Pn
(outwards only)
REMARKS:- Prior Permission Required.
Notes:
i. Only experienced, fully licensed pilots with recent currency in light aircraft short
field techniques will be granted permission to use the airfield.
ii. Prior to use, pilots intending to use Coonagh aerodrome should seek a local
briefing from a flying club instructor through www.limerickflyingclub.com
iii. Movement of aircraft confined to runway and taxiway.
iv. Caution : Narrow runway width may give the illusion of longer runway length
and the runway may appear further away then it really is.
v. Obstacles penetrating the 28 and 10 approaches and the transitional surfaces for
Runway 10/28, including a mobile object on the road.
vi. Short field operations are the norm.
vii. All circuits should be flown to the south of the Shannon River at 800 ft avoiding
built up areas. Pilots are reminded of the proximity of the P9 and the Shannon
Control Zone.
By: EGTC - 7th April 2009 at 21:14
Cant find any website for the airfield however Limerick Flying Club is still in operation there..
http://www.limerickflyingclub.com/topmain/learntofly.html
Maybe try asking them?