Dublin Airport runway to close for four nights as major works need completing on ground

Dublin Airport will close one of its runways for four nights due to the need for major works to be completed on the ground.

The South Runway will be withdrawn from service from tonight, October 24 through to Thursday evening October 27, between the hours of 11.30pm and 4.30am.

The North Runway will be used for operations in its place while the essential maintenance works are being undertaken on the South Runway.

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A Dublin Airport spokesperson noted: "Maintenance works and runway operations are subject to weather, and if conditions are not suitable, they will be rescheduled to take place as soon as possible thereafter."

The work on the runway also means a couple of changes in takeoffs for any departures and landings for any planes arriving into the biggest airport in Ireland.

The spokesperson continued: "As aircraft must land and take off into the prevailing wind, the use of North Runway during these essential works will result in aircraft taking off to the west of Dublin Airport, over areas including St Margaret’s, The Ward and Kilsallaghan, while landings will come in from the east coast over areas including Malahide, Portmarnock and Kinsealy.

"daa is conscious that this will be the first time that North Runway will be in operation during night-time hours and recognises that this will result in an increase in noise levels for some local residents. However, it is important to note that this is occurring only to facilitate essential maintenance for this period.

"Separately, since North Runway opened on August 24, daa has received several queries regarding departure flying patterns, which we are currently investigating with a view to resolving the matter as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologise for any impact this unexpected situation may be having on local residents and will provide an update as soon as the review process is concluded."

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