Waterford Airport (WAT)

Waterford Airport currently operates without scheduled commercial services since VLM Airlines ceased operations in June 2016. Flight training operations continue alongside maintenance services, making this an active facility despite the absence of airline schedules. Accessibility features support wheelchair users with full terminal access and complimentary special assistance services available upon request. Local taxi services and bus connections to Waterford city center operate regularly from the airport entrance. Currently, Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides ground transportation services for arriving passengers.

Café facilities are currently closed with no reopening date specified, so passengers should plan accordingly. The nearest major commercial airport is Cork (ORK), located 120 kilometers west, while Dublin (DUB) serves as the primary international hub 165 kilometers northeast. The project aims to restore commercial services by late 2027 with capacity for over 400,000 annual passengers. The terminal building from 1992 provides basic amenities including an information desk (+353 51 546600), meeting rooms for hire, and approximately 200 parking spaces adjacent to the terminal. Weather patterns typical of Ireland's southeast coast can produce sudden changes requiring flexible flight planning.

Construction beginning early 2026 will extend the runway to 2,300 meters and upgrade terminal facilities, enabling Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 operations. The facility remains active with general aviation, flight training, and charter operations on its 1,433-meter runway extended in the 1990s. The airport operates in Irish Standard Time (IST, UTC+0/UTC+1 during summer) with a fire rescue category of 3. A major transformation awaits as Waterford City Council approved a €30 million privately-funded redevelopment in October 2025, led by the Bolster Group.

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