Londonderry Airport was used as a military airport initially to help out during the second world war. Back in the 1930s into 1940s the base was called Eglinton. When the war ended Eglinton was once again returned to civilian use. Some thirty years after the was ended the base was turned into a flying club and school. Still in use today by passengers after being introduced in the 70s.
Fifteen years after Loganair had introduced their regular flights to the UK main land. The council of Derry city applied and received funding to upgrade the airport. The airport had a major overhaul , over the next five years ending in 1994, including the revamping of access roads, runway lighting and upgrading the runway itself.An up to date terminal with a fire station would be pride of place.
The name of the airport was changed to City of Derry Airport. Some travellers may refer to her as Londonderry Airport or Eglinton either name is suitable. Attracting new air lines to use Londonderry as a destination was the main aim of the airport. Since 1979 the airline Logan air has been using Derry Airport since this year to frequently fly to Glasgow. Then British Airways set up a daily route to Manchester in 1989. New routes over the past few years into Londonderry have slowly been introduced by several airlines.
Today the main terminal building has number places you can relax and unwind before you board your flight. The main terminal building of the airport , travellers can order a coffee with a few snacks and a sandwich at the Cafe Espresso. A European style cafe can offer passengers a time to purchase a drink from its bar.
In the departure lounge , passengers can purchase a drink before catching their flight home. Passengers can buy a pint of beer or Irish Guinness. Visitors can stop off at the bar and purchase a glass of bubbly, wine or a gin and tonic. Whatever your poison I am sure you will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy before making your way over to the boarding gate.
Some travellers prefer to arrive a little earlier than they are required and make their way over to the airport restaurant which can be found in the departure lounge. Depending on what time of day your travelling at . You may be able to purchase a breakfast, evening meal or a lunch. Passengers can order a cooked meal to heat them up before their flight. If travellers prefer a lighter meal with perhaps sandwiches and snacks this can easily be arranged at the restaurant too.
A Bureau De Change service is offered inside Londonderry Airport Ireland, UK. They can make use of the business lounge set aside for them for all their business needs if there are any business passengers are travelling from the airport.
For passengers who have forgotten to bring along cash with them. The airport has an ATM in the terminal which uses the pound as its currency.
Young children and families. A soft play area hosting various games can be found in an unspervised area of the terminal area.
Londonderry Airport General Information
