Sligo Airport (SXL): Codes, Runways & Location
Sligo Airport (IATA: SXL · ICAO: EISG) is a medium-sized airport serving Sligo, Ireland. It lies at 54.2802° N, 8.5992° W, 11 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sligo Airport
Sligo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sligo in Ireland. It is identified by the IATA code SXL and the ICAO code EISG. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sligo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1072 m (3517 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 11 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) about 43 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,072 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Sligo Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sligo Airport
Where is Sligo Airport located?
Sligo Airport is located in Sligo, Ireland. Its coordinates are 54.2802° N, 8.5992° W.
What is the airport code for Sligo Airport?
Sligo Airport has an IATA code of SXL and an ICAO code of EISG.
How long is the runway at Sligo Airport?
Sligo Airport's longest runway is about 1072 m (3517 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Sligo Airport have?
Sligo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sligo Airport a major airport?
Sligo Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for Sligo Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →