Galway Racecourse Helicopter Landing (Ballybrit)

Prior permissionPPR is required here. A filed flight plan does not count as permission to use the airfield, so ask the airport first.

Airfield Status

Galway Racecourse Helicopter Landing (Ballybrit) is a helicopter landing site close to Galway. Landing needs prior permission (PPR).

Runway: Confirm with the airport
Opening hours: Confirm with the airport
Prior permission (PPR): Required
Telephone: +353 91 700 100

Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on . They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off.

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Arrival Protocol

Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway. The nearest major city is Galway.

The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map. This position is worked out from the place name, so keep an eye out for the signs as you get close and check the entrance before you set off.

Ground Movement: journey times to the airport

By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.

From	Drive	Distance
Galway	10 min	4 mi · 6 km
Ennis	50 min	39 mi · 62 km

Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Operational Notes

Landing arranged on the racecourse; pad specification not published on the source page.

Pre-registration is essential for helicopter landings; contact the racecourse in advance (information@galwayraces.com).

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