Ireland West Airport on its X page marked 39 years ago on 25th October 1985, the first commercial flights arrived and departed from the runway at Knock Airport.
The post stated “As three Aer Lingus planes departed for Rome, crowds cheered the success of Monsignor Horan’s vision and belief at what was a historic occasion.”
The airport stated “All these years later the airport is delighted to continue to welcome passengers travelling to and from the West, North West & Midlands regions of Ireland every day.”
Last year Ireland West Airport reported busiest year on record with passenger numbers increasing by 13% to 818,000 for the first time in the airport’s history.
In the first quarter 2024 Ireland West Airport, reported the busiest on record as 159,000 passengers travelled through the airport between the months of January and March. The passenger numbers represented an 18% increase on 2023 passenger numbers.
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