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Weston Airport

Leixlip, Ireland
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Ireland's premier general aviation aerodrome near Dublin.

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Leixlip, Ireland
Weston Airport (ICAO: EIWT) is a small general aviation aerodrome located near Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland, approximately 19 kilometres west of Dublin city centre. It serves private pilots, flight training, and light aircraft operations rather than scheduled commercial airline services. The aerodrome is home to several flying clubs and flight training organisations, making it an important hub for pilot education in the greater Dublin region. It features a grass and paved runway environment suitable for light aircraft and has historically supported corporate and private aviation activity in the area. Weston does not handle scheduled passenger services and has no IATA code assigned. Its operations are overseen under Irish Aviation Authority regulations, and it complements Dublin Airport by accommodating general aviation traffic that would otherwise burden the main international gateway.
Getting to & from
Weston Airport is accessible by road via the M4 motorway, with Leixlip served by Dublin Bus and Irish Rail's Maynooth commuter line nearby.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled services at Weston Airport; it is dedicated exclusively to general aviation, flight training, and private operations.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO code is EIWT; no IATA code has been assigned.
  • ›Located approximately 19 km west of Dublin city centre near Leixlip, County Kildare.
  • ›Primarily serves general aviation, private pilots, and flight training organisations.
  • ›Has historically been one of Ireland's busiest general aviation aerodromes by movements.
  • ›Home to multiple flying clubs and pilot training schools serving the Dublin region.
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City & Place Guide

Historic Viking town where the Liffey and Rye Water meet.

Leixlip is a small historic town in County Kildare, sitting just west of Dublin on the banks of the River Liffey. Its name derives from the Old Norse 'Lax Hlaup,' meaning salmon leap, a nod to the natural waterfall that once drew Viking settlers to the area. Today it blends medieval heritage with suburban charm and is easily reached from the capital.

The town is perhaps best known internationally as the home of Intel's European headquarters, which has shaped modern Leixlip considerably. Despite its growth, the town retains a welcoming, community feel with riverside walks, historic architecture, and proximity to the wider Kildare and Meath countryside. It serves as a comfortable base for exploring the greater Dublin region.

  • •Leixlip Castle — a rare privately-owned Norman castle with centuries of continuous habitation.
  • •Salmon Leap — the scenic waterfall on the Liffey that gave the town its Viking name.
  • •Wonderful Barn — a striking 18th-century corkscrew-shaped barn and tower near the town.
  • •St. Mary's Church — a Church of Ireland parish church with medieval origins and historic graves.
  • •Leixlip Reservoir & River Walks — peaceful walking trails along the Liffey and Rye Water confluence.
  • •Castletown House — a magnificent Palladian mansion a short drive away in nearby Celbridge.

Getting around: Leixlip is well served by Irish Rail's commuter lines, with two stations — Leixlip Confey and Leixlip Louisa Bridge — offering frequent services to Dublin Connolly and Maynooth. Dublin Bus routes also connect the town to the city centre and surrounding areas. Taxis are available locally, and the town is compact enough to explore much of the centre on foot.

Best time: Late spring through early autumn (May to September) offers the mildest weather and longest daylight hours for walking and sightseeing.

Local food: Visit local pubs for classic Irish comfort food like beef and Guinness stew, or enjoy fresh baked goods and coffee at the town's independent cafes.

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Encyclopaedia

Weston Airport, also called Dublin Weston Airport, is a publicly licensed general aviation (GA) airport serving Dublin and its environs since the early 1930s. It is located, between Lucan in Dublin and Leixlip in County Kildare, approximately 8 NM west of Dublin city. Its traffic is primarily private and commercial flight training as well as business/executive travel. It is the only general aviation airport in the greater Dublin region, and is home to one of Ireland's two approved training organisations for ab-initio professional pilot training.

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