Derry Airport

City of Derry Airport (IATA: LDY, ICAO: EGAE) is an airport near Derry, Northern Ireland, situated in County Londonderry. It is located on the south bank of Lough Foyle and is a short distance from the village of Eglinton, 13 kilometres (8 miles) east north-east of the city centre. Passenger numbers in 2007 were almost 430,000, a 30% increase on 2006, and are projected to rise to over 500,000 in 2008.

Eglinton Aerodrome, as it is known locally, has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P620) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Derry City Council).

At the end of 2008 work will begin on dualling the A2 from Maydown to Eglinton and the Airport, completing by 2011 a high speed dual carriageway connection to the city. This scheme is proposed to integrate with future motorway schemes from Derry to the Irish Republic border at Aughnacloy and from Dungiven thus increasing the catchment area where it is a viable alternative to the two Belfast Airports.

Plans have recently been announced in the Derry Journal that City of Derry Council, who own and operate the airport are tendering for a development plan which could see a Hotel, Aircraft Painting Hangers, Freight Buildings and Office Accommodation built in the next 10 years.

In recent months although losing British Airways, from the airport's portfolio, Aer Arann announced their return. Ryanair has also announced two new flights to London Luton and Birmingham while discontinuing the flights to Bristol (ends 28th September) and East Midlands (ends 25 October). However, the route to Glasgow International, operated by Loganair as a Flybe franchise has been axed due to rising fuel costs. The route was operated by Loganair, then BA as a franchise agreement, for over 30 years.