Sligo Airport (EISG)
Medium airport · Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland
Airport data
| Name | Sligo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EISG |
| IATA | SXL |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°16'49" W 8°35'57" 54.28020, -8.59921 |
| Location | Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,517 ft (1072 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sligo Airport at a glance
Sligo Airport is a medium airport in Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland, known to airline systems as SXL. The field elevation of 11 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EISG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 3,517 ft (1072 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EISG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Sligo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland West Airport Knock | EIKN | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport | EGAB | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Donegal Airport | EIDL | 87 km (47 NM) |
| City of Derry Airport | EGAE | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Belfast International Airport | EGAA | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sligo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11 ft field elevation of Sligo Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 10 airports and airfields we list for Ireland — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Sligo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sligo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sligo Airport is EISG, and its IATA code is SXL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sligo Airport above sea level?
Sligo Airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sligo Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.2802, -8.5992 — in Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ireland West Airport Knock, about 43 km away.
Does EISG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EISG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Sligo Airport?
Sligo Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 3,517 ft (1072 m) with a ASP surface.