€1.9m in funding for Ireland West Knock Airport

Irish Independent
Charlotte Davis
04 Dec 2025

The funding will play a critical role in the airports connectivity and economic development

Ireland West Knock Airport has been allocated €1.9m in Exchequer funding under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025.

The latest operational funding will support payroll costs for air traffic control, fire services and security screening at the airport.

It follows the €5.66m in capital funding announced in May, which is earmarked for security system upgrades, the development of a solar PV farm, and an overhaul of the airport’s electrical infrastructure.

The capital investment also aimed to help Knock reach Level Four of the Airports Council International Airport Carbon Accreditation, which requires airports to align their carbon management with the Paris Climate Agreement...

€1.9m in funding for Ireland West Knock Airport | Irish Independent | 04 Dec 2025