Our fly neighbourly commitment.
Waterford Aero Club has long been part of the local aviation community. We aim to keep the impact of our flying on our neighbours as low as practicable, while always putting safety first. Our pilots plan and conduct flights with consideration for nearby homes and communities, following local procedures and air traffic control instructions.
Training involves practising climbs, descents and turns, which can change the sound of an aircraft’s engine. These changes are a normal part of flying. Where practical, we spread training activity across suitable areas to avoid repeatedly flying over the same location. Other operators also use the airspace, so not every aircraft heard or seen belongs to the club.
Being good neighbours at Weston.
While our flying is temporarily based at Weston Airport, Co. Dublin, the same commitment applies to the communities around our current home. Weston also has noise-sensitive areas, and we recognise the importance of considerate flying for those living and working nearby.
The club adheres to Weston’s approved routes and noise-abatement procedures to support good neighbourly flying. Our pilots follow the airport’s published arrival, departure and circuit procedures, together with air traffic control instructions, to minimise avoidable disturbance while maintaining safe operations.
Weston’s published flying procedures (opens in a new tab)Let us know if you have a concern.
If you would like to discuss noise or a flight you believe involved a club aircraft, please contact us with the date, time, location and, if known, the aircraft registration. These details help us understand what happened.