Galway Airport - GWY Ireland
Galway Airport is based in the city of Galway, Ireland. It has an airport code of GWY and is owned by the Galway City Council. It has a relatively small asphalt runway at a little over half a mile, limiting the kind of aircraft the airport could handle to smaller jets. Galway Airport’s busiest year to date was 2007, where it accommodated over 300,000 passengers. In 2013, the airport was forced to close down after its aviation license ceased. It briefly resumed operations in 2015 but closed down again in 2016.
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After a runway extension in 1987, Galway Airport slowly gained traction commercially, and by 2007, became the fastest developing airport in Ireland. It was in 2008 that numbers began to drop, with airlines ceasing or limiting some of their routes. In 2012, airport workers staged a protest in after the airport’s financial backers had claimed their capital, leaving them at the risk of having no redundancy payment. Cities near Galway Airport include Ballindooley, Claregalway, and Terryland.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Menlo Park Hotel is an elegantly furnished four-star hotel with spacious bathrooms and dining and lounge areas and a satisfying daily breakfast buffet. The Huntsman Inn is only five minutes away from the commercial district of Galway, making it a great option for guests who want a convenient location with easy walking accessibility. Its rooms are spacious and its surroundings rural and cozy. Alternative hotels near the airport include the Maldron Hotel, Oranmore Galway and the Clayton Hotel Galway.
Another airport located in Galway is the Inisheer Aerodome, off the coast of County Galway.
On this page it is easy to search for Galway, Ireland airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Galway, Ireland (GWY) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the GWY airport.
Most of these GWY
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Galway, Ireland
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the GWY airport are Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course, Bohermore’s Victorian Cemetery, and Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course.
Map of Galway, Ireland Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Galway, Ireland (GWY)
If you planning to travel to Galway, Ireland (GWY), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 5:04 AM.
The temperature feels like 50.2 with a humidity level of 79 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 82 percent with visibility at 13.1 percent.
Today’s UV index is 5, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southwest at a speed of 11 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 8:05 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/29
Light rain
51°F
High: 54°F
Low: 44°F
Precipitation: 75%
Tuesday
4/30
Light rain
49°F
High: 56°F
Low: 45°F
Precipitation: 80%
Wednesday
5/1
Light shower rain
52°F
High: 59°F
Low: 46°F
Precipitation: 45%
Thursday
5/2
Heavy rain
51°F
High: 54°F
Low: 47°F
Precipitation: 95%
Friday
5/3
Overcast clouds
52°F
High: 57°F
Low: 46°F
Precipitation: 40%
Saturday
5/4
Overcast clouds
50°F
High: 54°F
Low: 49°F
Precipitation: 25%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Galway, Ireland GWY airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free GWY airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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