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Airports / Ireland / SXL
Medium airport · SXL
Sligo Airport.
Sligo, Ireland · 11 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
92 ratings
0
Operators based
11
Elevation ft
Sligo, IrelandELEV 11 FTMedium airport
4.6
Google rating
92
Google reviews
ratings on Google
11
Field elevation
feet above sea level
23
Nearest alternate
nm to NOC
Field standing
#5 / 10
Ireland airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 92 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Ireland fields.
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Sligo, Ireland, Sligo Airport (EISG / SXL) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 11 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
SXL has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC, 23 nm), Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport (ENK, 34 nm), and Donegal Airport (CFN, 47 nm). SXL offers a single 3,517-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of SXL vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SXL, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The Atmosphere & Views Beautiful Scenery: The airport is surrounded by gorgeous, picturesque views that make for a perfect backdrop.”
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Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Sligo Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
EISG
IATA
SXL
FAA / Local
EISG
Elevation
11 ft
Coordinates
54.2802° N · 8.5992° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Ireland fields
state range 11–665 ft
At 11 ft, SXL sits lower than 90% of the 10 Ireland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,517 ft
- 10/283,517 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,517 ft
SXL's 3,517 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 23nmNOCIreland West Airport KnockCharlestown
- 34nmENKEnniskillen/St Angelo AirportEnniskillen, Fermanagh and Omagh
- 47nmCFNDonegal AirportDonegal
- 68nmLDYCity of Derry AirportDerry, Derry and Strabane
- 86nmBFSBelfast International AirportBelfast
- 93nmEIWTWeston AirportLeixlip
Location
Open the full mapEISG · Sligo Airport · Sligo, Ireland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SXL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,508 nm | 6h 14m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,666 nm | 6h 36m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,859 nm | 7h 3m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,087 nm | 7h 35m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,292 nm | 8h 3m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,481 nm | 8h 30m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,529 nm | 8h 36m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,637 nm | 8h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SXL?
- Sligo Airport's longest paved runway is 3,517 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SXL?
- Sligo Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,517 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SXL?
- The closest alternate is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), about 23 nm away, followed by Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport (ENK) at 34 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SXL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 14m (2,508 nm), New York about 6h 36m (2,666 nm), Washington DC about 7h 3m (2,859 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.