Alan Dillon
20 May 2026

Funding of €5.6m will provide a significant boost for Ireland West Airport Knock under the Regional Airports Programme, said Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Alan Dillon TD.

Combined funding of nearly €8m to support eligible regional airports in Donegal (€0.3m), Kerry (€1.8m) and Ireland West Airport (Knock) was announced today.

Minister Dillon said: “I am pleased to confirm that the funding allocated to Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK) will support a range of critical infrastructure and sustainability projects, including:

  • Upgrades to security systems
  • Development of updated Air Traffic Control (ATC) charts
  • Enhancements to electrical infrastructure
  • Establishment of an Aerodrome Fire Training Centre
  • Installation of a Solar PV farm
  • Procurement of an electric hi-loader
  • Acquisition of an electric Ground Power Unit (GPU)
  • Introduction of an electric ambulift
  • Replacement of the ATC engineering vehicle
  • Improvements to Aeronautical Ground Lighting Systems (AGLS)
  • Progression to Level 4 of the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon
  • Accreditation (ACA) programme

Multi million euro boost for Ireland West Airport Knock - Alan Dillon - 20 May 2026

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