Northern Ireland's premier general aviation and flying club hub.
Location
Newtownards, United Kingdom
Newtownards Airport (ICAO: EGAD) is a small general aviation aerodrome situated on the Ards Peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland, approximately 10 miles east of Belfast. It serves private pilots, flying clubs, and light aircraft operations rather than scheduled commercial airline services.
The airport is home to the Ulster Flying Club, one of Northern Ireland's longest-established flying training organisations, and supports a range of activities including pilot training, pleasure flights, and private aircraft basing. The airfield features a grass runway environment suited to light aircraft operations.
Newtownards sits in a scenic location near Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside, making it a popular base for recreational aviation in the region. It does not hold an IATA code, reflecting its status as a non-commercial general aviation facility.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private car, located on the outskirts of Newtownards town with road connections via the A20 toward Belfast.
Notable facts
- ›ICAO code is EGAD; no IATA code is assigned due to its non-commercial status.
- ›Home to the Ulster Flying Club, a long-established pilot training organisation.
- ›Operates grass runways suited to light and general aviation aircraft.
- ›Located approximately 10 miles east of Belfast on the Ards Peninsula.
- ›Situated near Strangford Lough, offering scenic flying in the region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
