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{{Short description|Airport in Cork, Ireland}} |
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{{Infobox airport |
{{Infobox airport |
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| name = Cork Airport |
| name = Cork Airport |
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| nativename = {{small| |
| nativename = {{small|{{lang|ga|Aerfort Chorcaí}}}} |
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| image = |
| image = Cork_airport_logo.svg |
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| image2 = 3.5.1_Flughafen_Cork._Irland.JPG |
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| location = Farmers Cross, Cork City |
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| hub = |
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| focus_city = [[Aer Lingus]] |
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| operating_base = [[Ryanair]] |
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| elevation-m = 153 |
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| pushpin_label = '''ORK'''/EICK |
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| pushpin_label_position = top |
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| r1-length-f = 6,998 |
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| r1-surface = [[Asphalt concrete|Asphalt]] |
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| metric-rwy = yes |
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| IATA = ORK |
| IATA = ORK |
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| ICAO = EICK |
| ICAO = EICK |
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| type = Public |
| type = Public |
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| owner = [[Government of Ireland]] |
| owner = [[Government of Ireland]] |
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| operator = [[ |
| operator = [[DAA (Irish company)|daa plc]] |
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| city-served = [[Cork (city)|Cork |
| city-served = [[Cork (city)|Cork]], Ireland |
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| location = [[Ballygarvan]], [[County Cork]] |
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| hub = |
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| elevation-f = 502 |
| elevation-f = 502 |
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| coordinates = {{coord|51|50|29|N|008|29|28|W|region:IE-C|display=inline,title}} |
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| elevation-m = 153 |
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| pushpin_map = Ireland#Ireland County Cork |
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| longd = 008 | longm = 29 | longs = 28 | longEW = W |
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| coordinates_region = IE-C |
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| pushpin_map = Ireland |
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| pushpin_label = '''ORK''' |
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| pushpin_label_position = top |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location of airport in Ireland |
| pushpin_map_caption = Location of airport in Ireland |
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| website = {{URL|www.corkairport.com}} |
| website = {{URL|www.corkairport.com}} |
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| r1-number = 16/34 |
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| r1-number = 17/35 |
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| r1-length-m = 2,133 |
| r1-length-m = 2,133 |
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| r1-length-f = 6,998 |
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| r1-surface = [[Asphalt]] |
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| r2-number = 07/25 |
| r2-number = 07/25 |
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| r2-length-m = 1,310 |
| r2-length-m = 1,310 |
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| r2-length-f = 4,298 |
| r2-length-f = 4,298 |
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| r2-surface = Concrete/Asphalt |
| r2-surface = Concrete/Asphalt |
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| stat-year = |
| stat-year = 2023 |
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| stat1-header = Passengers |
| stat1-header = Passengers |
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| stat1-data = 2, |
| stat1-data = 2,801,900 |
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| stat2-header = Passenger change |
| stat2-header = Passenger change 22–23 |
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| stat2-data = {{ |
| stat2-data = {{increase}}{{0}}25% |
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| stat3-header = Aircraft Movements |
| stat3-header = Aircraft Movements |
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| stat3-data = 21,442 |
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| stat4-header = Movements change |
| stat4-header = Movements change 18–19 |
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| stat4-data = {{ |
| stat4-data = {{increase}}{{0}}4.6% |
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| footnotes = {{Plainlist| |
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| footnotes = Sources: Airport website<ref>[http://www.corkairport.com/ Cork Airport], official website</ref><br>Irish [[Aeronautical Information Service|AIS]]<ref name="AIP"/><br>Statistics<ref name=daa13>{{cite report|url=http://www.daa.ie/Libraries/Annual_Reports/DAA_Annual_Report_2013.sflb.ashx |title=Dublin Airport Authority plc - Annual Report 2013 |chapter= Five-year summary of passenger statistics|page=93 |publisher= Dublin Airport Authority}}</ref> |
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* Location/geo data: [[Aeronautical Information Service|AIS]]<ref name="AIP"/><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/designation-numbers-of-cork-airport-runway-to-change-for-first-time-50-years-377269.html | publisher = Irish Examiner | title = Designation numbers of Cork Airport runway to change for first time 50 years | date = 21 January 2016 | access-date = 26 April 2018 | archive-date = 26 April 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180426144735/https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/designation-numbers-of-cork-airport-runway-to-change-for-first-time-50-years-377269.html | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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* Passengers<ref name="cso.ie">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/er/as/aviationstatisticsquarter4andyear2019/|title=Aviation Statistics Quarter 4 and Year 2019 - CSO - Central Statistics Office|date=16 April 2020 |access-date=11 May 2020|archive-date=9 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609162505/https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/er/as/aviationstatisticsquarter4andyear2019/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* Aircraft Movements: [[Irish Aviation Authority|IAA]]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.iaa.ie/news/2018/01/18/busiest-ever-year-for-irish-aviation-as-the-iaa-handles-a-record-breaking-1.1-million-flights | publisher = [[Irish Aviation Authority]] | website = iaa.ie | title = Busiest Ever Year for Irish Aviation as the IAA Handles a Record-Breaking 1.1 Million + Flights | date = 18 January 2018 | access-date = 18 January 2018 | archive-date = 7 January 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190107033233/https://www.iaa.ie/error-pages/404?aspxerrorpath=%2Fnews%2F2018%2F01%2F18%2Fbusiest-ever-year-for-irish-aviation-as-the-iaa-handles-a-record-breaking-1.1-million-flights | url-status = live }}</ref>}}, [[Central Statistics Office (Ireland)|CSO]]<ref name="cso.ie"/> |
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[[File:Corkcity-Airport.jpg|thumb|right|Map showing Cork Airport in relation to the rest of Cork City]] |
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[[File:Map of Cork Airport.png|thumb|right|Map of Cork Airport]] |
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'''Cork Airport''' ({{ |
'''Cork Airport''' ({{langx|ga|Aerfort Chorcaí}}) {{airport codes|ORK|EICK}} is the second-largest [[international airport]] in [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]], after [[Dublin Airport|Dublin]] and ahead of [[Shannon Airport|Shannon]]. It is {{convert|6.5|km|abbr=on}} south of [[Cork (city)|Cork City]] centre,<ref name="AIP">{{AIP IE|EICK|name=CORK/International}}</ref> in an area known as Farmers Cross.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.discoveringireland.com/cork-airport/ | title = Cork Airport – Information about Cork Airport | publisher = DiscoveringIreland.com | access-date = 27 June 2017 | archive-date = 22 June 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170622092940/http://www.discoveringireland.com/cork-airport/ | url-status = live }}</ref> In 2018, Cork Airport handled 2.39 million passengers,<ref name="DAA Annual Report 2018"/> growing by over 8% to 2.58 million in 2019. Following a decline during the COVID-19 global pandemic, which saw passenger numbers fall to 530,000 in 2020,<ref name="rte2021">{{cite web | url = https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0111/1189006-passenger-numbers-at-cork-airport-fell-80-last-year/ | title = Passenger numbers at Cork airport fell 80% last year | publisher = RTE | date = 11 January 2021 | access-date = 17 May 2021 | archive-date = 17 May 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210517144421/https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0111/1189006-passenger-numbers-at-cork-airport-fell-80-last-year/ | url-status = live }}</ref> numbers in 2022 rose to 2.24 million.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/passenger-numbers-at-cork-airport-in-2022-up-708-on-2021-and-86-on-2019-1416163.html | publisher = Irish Times DAC | website = breakingnews.ie | title = Passenger numbers at Cork Airport in 2022 up 708% on 2021 and 86% on 2019 | date = 10 January 2023 | accessdate = 27 January 2023 | archive-date = 27 January 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230127111026/https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/passenger-numbers-at-cork-airport-in-2022-up-708-on-2021-and-86-on-2019-1416163.html | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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Cork is the state's [[List of the busiest airports in the Republic of Ireland|second-busiest airport]] in terms of passenger numbers, after Dublin, and third busiest on the [[Ireland|island of Ireland]], after Dublin and [[Belfast International Airport|Belfast International]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===1957 to |
===1957 to 1980=== |
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In 1957 the [[Government of Ireland]] agreed in principle to the building of an airport for Cork. After considering many sites in the area, it was agreed that the airport should be built at [[Ballygarvan, County Cork|Ballygarvan]]. Tenders were invited for the construction of the airport in 1959 at an estimated cost of £1 million. The airport was officially opened on 16 October 1961, following proving flights four days earlier by Aer Lingus and [[Cambrian Airways]]. |
In 1957, the [[Government of Ireland]] agreed in principle to the building of an airport for Cork. After considering many sites in the area, it was agreed that the airport should be built at [[Ballygarvan, County Cork|Ballygarvan]]. Tenders were invited for the construction of the airport in 1959 at an estimated cost of £1 million. The airport was officially opened on 16 October 1961, following proving flights four days earlier by Aer Lingus and [[Cambrian Airways]]. In its first year the airport handled 10,172 passengers – close to the average number of passengers handled each day at the airport in 2007. Throughout the 1960s the airport expanded with the arrival of more advanced aircraft and more destinations. The first jet, a [[British Overseas Airways Corporation]] [[de Havilland Comet|Comet]], landed at Cork Airport on 29 March 1964.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}} By 1969 Aer Lingus was operating to [[London Heathrow Airport|London Heathrow]], [[Manchester Airport|Manchester]] and [[Bristol Airport|Bristol]]. |
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In 1975 [[Dublin Airport Authority|Aer Rianta]], the then state airports authority, undertook a [[Airport terminal|passenger terminal]] study aimed at improving the terminal facilities. The findings resulted in the provision, over the next two years, of new departure and arrival halls, a new [[Airport check-in|check-in]] area, office complex, information desk, duty office and executive lounge. The new extensions and facilities were opened in 1978. |
In 1975, [[Dublin Airport Authority|Aer Rianta]], the then state airports authority, undertook a [[Airport terminal|passenger terminal]] study aimed at improving the terminal facilities. The findings resulted in the provision, over the next two years, of new departure and arrival halls, a new [[Airport check-in|check-in]] area, office complex, information desk, duty office and executive lounge. The new extensions and facilities were opened in 1978.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}} |
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===1980 to 2000=== |
===1980 to 2000=== |
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The 1980s began with an extension of the [[Airport ramp|main apron]]. New services to [[London Gatwick Airport|London Gatwick]] began, while Aer Lingus' commuter division started a new domestic service to Dublin Airport. In 1985 following significant growth, Aer Rianta carried out a survey of the terminal facilities with a view to carrying out a major expansion and development programme. On 8 June 1987, Ryanair commenced services at Cork Airport. The following year, Phase I of the Terminal Expansion and Development Plan was completed. The following year the main runway extension of {{convert|1000|ft|abbr=on}} was opened. |
The 1980s began with an extension of the [[Airport ramp|main apron]].<ref name="ORKhistory">{{cite web |url=http://www.corkairport.com/about-us/history |title=Cork Airport – History |publisher=Corkairport.com |access-date=26 April 2017 |archive-date=27 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427003840/http://www.corkairport.com/about-us/history |url-status=live }}</ref> New services to [[London Gatwick Airport|London Gatwick]] began, while Aer Lingus' commuter division started a new domestic service to Dublin Airport. In 1985 following significant growth, Aer Rianta carried out a survey of the terminal facilities with a view to carrying out a major expansion and development programme. On 8 June 1987, Ryanair commenced services at Cork Airport. The following year, Phase I of the Terminal Expansion and Development Plan was completed. The following year the main runway extension of {{convert|1000|ft|abbr=on}} was opened.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}} |
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The 1990s began with the completion of Phase II of the terminal expansion in 1991 |
The 1990s began with the completion of Phase II of the terminal expansion in 1991 and Phase III being completed in 1992 with the plan being brought to completion in 1994.<ref name="ORKhistory"/> |
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===2000 to 2010=== |
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[[File:Cork Airport, July 1999.jpg|thumb|The former terminal buildings in 1999.]] |
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A [[Great Southern Railways#Buses and hotels|Great Southern Hotel]] was opened on the airport grounds during 2001, and plans were drawn up for the construction of a new terminal building and ancillary capital investment works at an estimated cost of €140 million. |
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A [[Great Southern Railways#Buses and hotels|Great Southern Hotel]] was opened on the airport grounds during 2001,<ref name="history">{{Cite web |title=Cork Airport History {{!}} History Of Cork Airport |url=https://www.corkairport.com/corporate/about-us/history |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.corkairport.com}}</ref> and plans were drawn up for the construction of a new terminal building and ancillary capital investment works at an estimated cost of €140 million.{{citation needed|date=April 2024}} Also towards the end of 2001, new Irish regional airline [[Aer Arann]] opened its second base at Cork opening new routes to/from the airport.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}} |
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Along with the construction of the terminal, roads were upgraded from [[Single carriageway|single]] to [[dual carriageway]] and re-aligned, and a new short term [[multi-storey car park]] was constructed. [[Jet bridge|Airbridges]] were included in the original terminal design, however only one airbridge was built because airline representatives from the [[low-cost carrier]]s who use Cork Airport made it clear that they did not want airbridges, would not use them and would not pay for them. In the circumstances, the [[Dublin Airport Authority|DAA]] removed the airbridges from the terminal design during construction of the new facility. The new terminal was completed with four fixed links to the main building, and was designed to accommodate additional airbridges in future or if needed.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} |
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Also towards the end of 2001, new Irish regional airline [[Aer Arann]] opened its second base at Cork opening new routes to/from the airport. |
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In 2005, [[Ryanair]] opened its 15th European base and second Irish base at Cork. The following year, the new terminal opened on 15 August 2006.<ref name="history"/> Designed by [[Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum|HOK]] and [[Jacobs Engineering Group]], the new terminal was the first built in Ireland in the 21st century.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}} |
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Along with the construction of the terminal, roads were upgraded from [[Single carriageway|single]] to [[dual carriageway]] and re-aligned, a new short term [[multi-storey car park]] constructed and key services enhanced to the highest international standards. [[Jet bridge|Airbridges]] were an integral element of the original terminal design. However, only one airbridge was built because airline representatives from the [[low-cost carrier]]s who use Cork Airport made it clear that they did not want airbridges, would not use them and would not pay for them. In the given circumstances, the [[Dublin Airport Authority|DAA]] had no choice but to remove the airbridges from the terminal design during construction of the new facility. The new terminal was completed with four fixed links to the main building and is designed to accommodate additional airbridges if and when airlines indicate that they wish to avail of them. |
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In April 2008, the board of Cork Airport Authority agreed by one vote to accept responsibility for a debt of €113 million incurred by the Dublin Airport Authority in the redevelopment of Cork Airport to secure independence from Dublin Airport. This was despite government commitments that the Cork Airport Authority would be established on a debt-free basis.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0411/cork.html |title=RTÉ analysis |publisher=RTÉ |website=rte.ie |date=11 April 2008 |access-date=3 October 2008 |archive-date=18 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080518182217/http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0411/cork.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Cork Airport Authority Board also stated that their strong reservations about the level of debt that Cork Airport was being levied with and the potential impact on its future sustainability. In late April 2008, Cork Airport Authority chairman, Joe Gantly, announced his resignation effective from the end of July 2008. Gerry Walsh replaced Gantly as chairman.<ref name="ORKhistory"/> |
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[[Image:CorkTerminalNew.jpg|thumb|Overlooking the [[Airport check-in|check-in]] area from level 2]] |
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In 2005, [[Ryanair]] opened its 15th European base and second Irish base at Cork. The following year, the new terminal opened on 15 August. Designed by [[Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum|HOK]] and [[Jacobs Engineering Group]], the new terminal was Ireland's first 21st century airport terminal. In terms of further expansion, the terminal can be extended in the form of additional piers which can be constructed to the north and south. |
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The [[Irish Aviation Authority]] completed a new control tower 1 km from the old terminal to the west of the main runway. |
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On 11 April 2008, the board of Cork Airport Authority agreed by one vote to accept responsibility for a debt of €113 million incurred by the Dublin Airport Authority in the redevelopment of Cork Airport to secure independence from Dublin Airport. This was despite government commitments that the Cork Airport Authority would be established on a debt-free basis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0411/cork.html |title=RTÉ analysis |publisher=Rte.ie |date=11 April 2008}}</ref> The Cork Airport Authority Board also stated that their strong reservations about the level of debt that Cork Airport was being levied with and the potential impact on its future sustainability. On 21 April 2008, Cork Airport Authority chairman, Joe Gantly, announced his resignation effective from the end of July 2008 by which time he had completed five years service with the board. The current chairman of Cork Airport Authority is Gerry Walsh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corkairport.com/business/daa.html |title=Cork Airport – Airport Authority |publisher=Corkairport.com |date=}}</ref> |
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The total cost was €7.5 million and was funded entirely by the IAA with no [[Government of Ireland|government]] funding. Construction began in August 2007 and was completed in June 2008 but it took until mid October 2009 to get all the new systems tested and working. The new control tower officially opened on 20 October 2009 at 00:01.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iaa.ie/index.jsp?p=93&n=96&a=718 |title=IAA Opens new Cork Airport control tower |publisher=Iaa.ie |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614234448/http://www.iaa.ie/index.jsp?p=93&n=96&a=718 |archive-date=14 June 2011 }}</ref> |
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===2010 to present=== |
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On 16 October 2011, Cork Airport celebrated its 50th Anniversary. |
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On 22 May 2011, at around 4:30pm a man entered a [[Garda Síochána]] vehicle in [[Cork (city)|Cork City Centre]] and slashed the Garda in the vehicle with a knife. The Garda jumped from his vehicle and the man [[Carjacking|hijacked]] it, hitting a number of vehicles while driving to Cork Airport. At approximately 4:50pm the vehicle rammed through a perimeter airport fence, before breaking down. The man abandoned the Garda vehicle and, again producing a knife, hijacked an [[Airport Police (Ireland)|Airport Fire Service]] vehicle. By this time [[Air Traffic Control]] had suspended all operations. The man drove erratically on the airport taxiway, driving underneath a stationary [[Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium|Thomas Cook]] aircraft at high speed. The man proceeded to [[Battering ram|ram]] several Garda and airport vehicles, before attempting to ram an [[Aer Lingus]] aircraft. The hijacked vehicle [[Stall (engine)|stalled]], halting feet from the [[Airbus A320-200|Airbus A320]]. Armed Gardaí subdued the man with a [[taser]]. Flights were resumed after the man was removed and the airport perimeter secured.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0522/cork.html |title=Gardaí injured in Cork Airport incident |publisher=RTÉ |website=rte.ie |date=23 May 2011 |access-date=22 May 2011 |archive-date=24 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110524050453/http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0522/cork.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0522/breaking27.html?via=mr | work = Irish Times | title = Man goes on rampage at Cork airport | date = 22 May 2011 | access-date = 22 May 2011 | archive-date = 23 October 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121023232352/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0522/breaking27.html?via=mr | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/man-arrested-following-cork-airport-rampage-506018.html |title=Cork Airport Incident May 2011 |publisher=Irish Examiner |date=22 May 2011 |access-date=22 May 2011 |archive-date=25 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525094134/http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/man-arrested-following-cork-airport-rampage-506018.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0627/326847-cork-airport-edward-stapleton/ |title=RTE News – Man jailed for seven years for Cork Airport incident – 27 June 2012 |publisher=RTÉ |website=rte.ie |date=27 June 2012 |access-date=17 February 2014 |archive-date=21 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221174207/http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0627/326847-cork-airport-edward-stapleton/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==New control tower== |
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[[Image:3.5 Check-in Halle. Jura Grau-blau. Irland. Cork Airport.JPG|thumb|right|View of the check-in area at ground level (level 1)]] |
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The [[Irish Aviation Authority]] completed a new control tower 1 km from the old terminal to the west of the main runway. |
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The total cost was €7.5 million and was funded entirely by the IAA with no [[Government of Ireland|government]] funding. Construction began in August 2007 and was completed in June 2008 but it took until mid October 2009 to get all the new systems tested and working. The new control tower officially opened on 20 October 2009 at 00:01.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iaa.ie/index.jsp?p=93&n=96&a=718 |title=IAA Opens new Cork Airport control tower |publisher=Iaa.ie |date=}}</ref> |
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On 16 October 2011, Cork Airport celebrated its 50th anniversary. |
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==General aviation and business jets== |
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Cork Airport has a long history of [[general aviation]] flying. Both [[Fixed-wing aircraft|fixed wing]] and [[Helicopter|rotary wing]] flight training providers operate at the airport. These flying schools are located to the south of the terminal building, on the east side of the main runway. Cork Airport also serves [[business jet]]s. |
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[[File:CorkTerminalNew.jpg|thumb|Overlooking the [[Airport check-in|check-in]] area from level 2]] |
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[[File:3.5 Check-in Halle. Jura Grau-blau. Irland. Cork Airport.JPG|thumb|right|View of the check-in area at ground level (level 1)]] |
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[[File:EICK.jpg|thumb|right|Airport at night]] |
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[[File:CorkAirport(ORK)1.jpg|thumb|View of the arrivals hall]] |
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In 2013, Cork Airport was placed first for overall customer satisfaction in a global survey of passengers carried out by [[Airports Council International Europe|Airports Council International]]. The survey measured customer satisfaction across eight categories in 61 regional airports worldwide, with Cork Airport scoring highest.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ittn.ie/news/cork-airport-top-in-global-passenger-survey/|title=Cork Airport Top in Global Passenger Survey – ITTN|newspaper=Ittn.ie|date=2 October 2013|language=en-US|access-date=26 April 2017|archive-date=4 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604150729/https://www.ittn.ie/news/cork-airport-top-in-global-passenger-survey/|url-status=live|last1=Davenport |first1=Fionn }}</ref> |
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In 2014, the Airport met its public sector obligation of a 33% reduction in energy costs, 6 years earlier than their 2020 target, and were awarded first place in the public sector category at the Sustainable Energy Awards 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.seai.ie/Your_Business/Sustainable_Energy_Awards/Winners_2014/Public-Sector/Public-Sector-Award-Winner.html|title=Public Sector Award Winner|website=www.seai.ie|language=en|access-date=26 April 2017|archive-date=6 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406203119/http://www.seai.ie/Your_Business/Sustainable_Energy_Awards/Winners_2014/Public-Sector/Public-Sector-Award-Winner.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In 2016, Cork Airport won the Corporate Campaign of the Year Prize at the EU Public Affairs Awards (EuroPAwards) in Brussels, primarily for its efforts to secure a direct transatlantic route.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/cork-airport-celebrates-new-swiss-route-and-award-431188.html|title=Cork Airport celebrates new Swiss route and award|date=18 November 2016|access-date=6 April 2017|archive-date=7 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407054032/http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/cork-airport-celebrates-new-swiss-route-and-award-431188.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Also in 2016, Cork Airport became the first Irish airport to launch a no drone zone within 5 km of the airfield.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/drones-dublin-ban-3261484-Feb2017/|title='No Drone Zone': Dublin Airport launches campaign to safeguard flying space|last=Murray|first=Sean|work=TheJournal.ie|access-date=26 April 2017|language=en|archive-date=26 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426095405/http://www.thejournal.ie/drones-dublin-ban-3261484-Feb2017/|url-status=live}}</ref> The campaign was launched following a number of incidents involving drones or aircraft on approach or departure from aerodromes throughout Europe. Despite this campaign, at least two drones encroached airspace during April 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/three-incidents-in-two-weeks-involving-drones-at-cork-airport-448437.html|title=Three incidents in two weeks involving drones at Cork Airport|date=23 April 2017|access-date=26 April 2017|archive-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427100201/http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/three-incidents-in-two-weeks-involving-drones-at-cork-airport-448437.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2017/0420/869022-cork-airport-drone/|title=Drone causes brief shut down at Cork Airport|date=20 April 2017|publisher=RTÉ|work=rte.ie|language=en|access-date=26 April 2017|archive-date=26 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426035013/http://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2017/0420/869022-cork-airport-drone/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Norwegian Air Shuttle]] launched service to [[Providence, Rhode Island|Providence]], United States, in July 2017. This was Cork's first transatlantic flight.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thejournal.ie/norwegian-air-cork-2-3473774-Jul2017/ | title=First-ever Cork to Boston flight takes off | work=The Journal | date=1 July 2017 | accessdate=7 October 2024 | author=Ryan, Órla}}</ref> |
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The airport was named as "Best Airport in Europe under 5 million passengers" at the Airports Council International (ACI) Europe General Assembly in both 2017 and 2019.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.breakingnews.ie/business/cork-airport-scoops-big-prize-in-europe-793510.html | title = Cork Airport scoops big prize in Europe | publisher = BreakingNews.ie | date = 14 June 2017 | access-date = 26 June 2017 | archive-date = 14 June 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170614112509/http://www.breakingnews.ie/business/cork-airport-scoops-big-prize-in-europe-793510.html | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.airport-business.com/2019/10/cork-airport-wins-aci-europe-best-airport-award/ | title = Cork Airport Wins ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award | publisher = ACI Europe | date = 7 October 2019 | access-date = 13 May 2021 | archive-date = 13 May 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210513142652/http://www.airport-business.com/2019/10/cork-airport-wins-aci-europe-best-airport-award/ | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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==Geographical situation== |
==Geographical situation== |
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With an elevation of {{convert|153|m|abbr=on}} above sea level, Cork Airport is sometimes prone to [[fog]] and a low [[Ceiling (cloud)|cloud ceiling]]. The [[Instrument landing system]] has been upgraded to [[Category III approach|Category II]], and together with a {{convert|305|m|abbr=on}} extension of the main runway has significantly reduced the number of diversions. However, during times of severe inclement weather the airport can suffer from delays or diversions to airports such as Shannon, Dublin or [[Kerry Airport|Kerry]]. Similarly, diversions from these airports occasionally land at Cork. |
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[[Image:Cork Airport at Night - geograph.org.uk - 666001.jpg|thumb|right|Airport at night]] |
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With an elevation of {{convert|153|m|abbr=on}} above sea level, Cork Airport is sometimes prone to [[fog]] and a low [[Ceiling (cloud)|cloud ceiling]]. The [[Instrument landing system]] has been upgraded to [[Category III approach|Category II]], and together with a {{convert|305|m|abbr=on}} extension of the main runway has significantly reduced the number of diversions. However during times of severe inclement weather the airport can suffer from delays or diversions to airports such as Shannon, Dublin or [[Kerry Airport|Kerry]]. Similarly, diversions from these airports occasionally land at Cork. |
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The length of the main runway dictates that the airport cannot handle fully laden large widebody aircraft. Large [[Wide-body aircraft|wide-bodied aircraft]] do visit Cork Airport on an irregular basis, for example to operate ad-hoc charter services for flights to |
The length of the main runway dictates that the airport cannot handle fully laden large widebody aircraft. Large [[Wide-body aircraft|wide-bodied aircraft]] do visit Cork Airport on an irregular basis, for example to operate ad-hoc charter services for flights to sporting events such as those of the [[Munster Rugby]] team. |
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==Operator== |
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From its opening in 1961, the airport was managed by the Department of Transport and Power, now the [[Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport|Department of Transport]]. Aer Rianta took control of Cork and Shannon Airports on 1 April 1969 and the assets of the airports were transferred to the company under the [[Air Navigation and Transport Act|Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act, 1998]]. The name of Aer Rianta was changed to the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) under the ''State Airports Act 2004'', which also created the Cork Airport Authority<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.corkairport.com |title=Cork Airport Authority |publisher=Corkairport.com |date=14 April 2014 |access-date=2 August 2006 |archive-date=27 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127034402/http://www.corkairport.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and the Shannon Airport Authority.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shannonairport.com |title=Shannon Airport Authority |publisher=Shannonairport.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070405070118/http://www.shannonairport.com/ |archive-date=5 April 2007 }}</ref> These companies were charged with preparing a business plan in preparation for taking over the assets of their airports from the DAA. |
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[[File:CorkAirport2.jpg|thumb|right|The terminal building]] |
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From its opening in 1961 the airport was managed by the Department of Transport and Power, now the [[Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport|Department of Transport]]. Aer Rianta took control of Cork and Shannon airports on 1 April 1969 and the assets of the airports were transferred to the company under the [[Air Navigation and Transport Act|Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act, 1998]]. The name of Aer Rianta was changed to the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) under the ''State Airports Act 2004'', which also created the Cork Airport Authority<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corkairport.com |title=Cork Airport Authority |publisher=Corkairport.com |date=14 April 2014}}</ref> and the Shannon Airport Authority.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shannonairport.com |title=Shannon Airport Authority |publisher=Shannonairport.com |date=}}</ref> These companies were charged with preparing a business plan in preparation for taking over the assets of their airports from the DAA. |
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Cork Airport is responsible for the infrastructure which enables airlines and handling agents at the airport.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.corkairport.com/do-business-with-us/ground-handling|title=Ground Handling|website=www.corkairport.com|access-date=26 April 2017|archive-date=3 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503085205/http://www.corkairport.com/do-business-with-us/ground-handling|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Aer Lingus]] provide their own [[aircraft ground handling]] services, while other airlines and private flights contract services to third party ground handlers ([[Swissport]] and Weston Aviation).{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} |
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The board of the DAA has transferred significant day-to-day operational responsibility, under delegated authority, to the management of Cork Airport.{{citation needed|date=October 2014}} |
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==Passenger facilities== |
==Passenger facilities== |
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The main terminal at Cork Airport contains several shopping and eating facilities both before and after the security screening area, a |
The main terminal at Cork Airport contains several shopping and eating facilities both before and after the security screening area, a bureau de change kiosk and ATM (cash machine) and a business lounge operated by Swissport.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}} There are eight departure gates in the airport, two of which have an airbridge.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.corkairport.com/news/detail/2016/04/15/new-airbridge-to-meet-passenger-growth | publisher = Cork Airport | title = New Airbridge To Meet Passenger Growth | date = 15 April 2016 | access-date = 2 May 2016 | archive-date = 4 June 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160604110228/http://www.corkairport.com/news/detail/2016/04/15/new-airbridge-to-meet-passenger-growth | url-status = live }}</ref> [[Wi-Fi]] is available throughout the terminal.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.corkairportguide.com/airport-amenities/ | publisher = CorkAirportGuide.com | title = Airport Amenities | access-date = 27 June 2017 | archive-date = 25 April 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170425180827/http://www.corkairportguide.com/airport-amenities/ | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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There are two hotels located adjacent to the passenger terminal [[Cork International |
There are two hotels located adjacent to the passenger terminal, the [[Cork International Hotel]] which is located in the business park, and the Cork Airport Hotel (previously branded Park Inn by Radisson) which is located opposite the terminal on airport grounds. |
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==Development plans== |
==Development plans== |
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In 2013, Cork Airport completed a Master Plan for the overall development of the airport until 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.corkchamber.ie/UserFiles/file/CP13-1034%2011%200%207%200%20001Cork%20Masterplan%20Stakeholder%20Presentation%20(Issued)%20(5).pdf |title=Cork Airport Master Plan |date=13 November 2013 |publisher=Cork Chamber of Commerce |access-date=3 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161003192314/https://www.corkchamber.ie/UserFiles/file/CP13-1034%2011%200%207%200%20001Cork%20Masterplan%20Stakeholder%20Presentation%20(Issued)%20(5).pdf |archive-date=3 October 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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[[Image:CorkAirport(ORK)1.jpg|thumb|View of the arrivals hall]] |
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Cork Airport has recently{{when|date=October 2014}} completed a Master Plan for the overall development of the aerodrome into the next twenty years{{when|date=October 2014}} which could,{{or-inline|date=October 2014}} in time, lead to an effective trebling in size of the current airport.{{citation needed|date=October 2014}} Under the plan, the airport will be further-developed on a gradual phased basis from 2015 onwards.{{citation needed|date=October 2014}} |
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This plan envisages that the cargo area, currently located to the north–east of the airport, would be moved to the south–east of the grounds, with the [[general aviation]] area transferred opposite the main runway at the south–west of airport.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/pdf/359024904.pdf | title = Cork Airport Surface Access Plan | date = 10 December 2008 | publisher = Cork County Council | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150923210521/http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/pdf/359024904.pdf | archive-date = 23 September 2015 | url-status = dead | df = dmy-all }}</ref> Using space from the removal of the cargo area, the main terminal could be extended northwards, potentially doubling the space for aircraft. The plan also calls for the old terminal to be demolished.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/pdf/57062904.pdf |title=Cork Airport Future Needs Study – 2008–2040 |publisher=Cork County Council |date=December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055750/http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/pdf/57062904.pdf |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Parallel plans for transport infrastructure also exist, including upgrading the [[N27 road (Ireland)|N27]] to two lanes in each direction and a dedicated [[bus lane]] for city–bound traffic. The roundabout at the entrance of the airport would be enhanced with an under-pass.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/pdf/869571405.pdf | title = Special Local Area Plan for Cork Airport updated June 2010 | publisher = Cork County Council | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110717025716/http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/pdf/869571405.pdf |archive-date=17 July 2011 }}</ref> |
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In February 2017, it was announced that €4 million was to be invested at the airport for training, screening and restaurant facilities, with the existing restaurant moving from landside to airside.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.eveningecho.ie/cork-news/cork-airport-food-court-move-airside/2628563/ | publisher = Evening Echo | title = Cork Airport Food Court To Move Airside | date = 13 February 2017 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170228083546/http://www.eveningecho.ie/cork-news/cork-airport-food-court-move-airside/2628563/ | archive-date = 28 February 2017 | df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/cork-airport-cooks-up-new-food-court-as-part-of-4-million-upgrade-35473341.html | publisher = Independent News & Media | title = Cork Airport cooks up new food court as part of €4 million upgrade | date = 22 February 2017 | access-date = 27 February 2017 | archive-date = 28 February 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170228085059/http://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/cork-airport-cooks-up-new-food-court-as-part-of-4-million-upgrade-35473341.html | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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Using space from the removal of the cargo area, the main terminal could{{or-inline|date=October 2014}} be extended northwards, if ever required, allowing new fixed gates to be built.{{citation needed|date=October 2014}} This would effectively double the current space for aircraft using Cork. The plan calls for the old terminal to be demolished – allowing the current terminal to also extend to the south if ever required.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/pdf/57062904.pdf |title=Microsoft Word - CorkAirport-FutureNeedsStudy-Final-December2008.doc |format=PDF |date=}}</ref> |
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In November 2020, it was announced that Cork Airport was bringing forward its plans to rebuild and refurbish its main runway from Q4 2022/Q1 2023 to Q3 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on its traffic.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40104155.html | newspaper = Irish Examiner | title = Cork Airport to take advantage of pandemic slowdown to rebuild runway | date = 29 November 2020 | last1 = Healy | first1 = Alan | access-date = 13 May 2021 | archive-date = 13 May 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210513143421/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40104155.html | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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Parallel plans for the road network and public transport infrastructure also exist – to cope with increasing passenger traffic. These plans include the upgrade of the [[N27 road (Ireland)|N27]] to motorway standard with two lanes in each direction as well as a dedicated [[bus lane]] for city–bound traffic. The roundabout at the entrance of the airport would be enhanced with an under-pass to allow traffic between [[Cork (city)|Cork]] and [[Kinsale]] to avoid the roundabout, thus allowing extra capacity on the roundabout itself.<ref>[http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/pdf/869571405.pdf Special Local Area Plan for Cork Airport updated June 2010]</ref> |
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==Airlines and destinations== |
==Airlines and destinations== |
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The following airlines operate regularly scheduled and chartered flights from Cork Airport:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.corkairport.com/destinations/airlines-tour-operators |title=Airlines At Cork Airport |publisher=corkairport.com |date=5 October 2021 |access-date=5 October 2021 |archive-date=5 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005193331/https://www.corkairport.com/destinations/airlines-tour-operators |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.corkairport.com/destinations/destinations |title=Destinations Direct from Cork Airport |publisher=corkairport.com |date=23 February 2022 |access-date=9 March 2021 |archive-date=21 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421224225/https://www.corkairport.com/destinations/destinations |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| [[Aer Lingus]] | [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Amsterdam]] (ends 17 March 2025),<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aerlingus.com/html/flightSearchResult.html#/fareType=ONEWAY&fareCategory=ECONOMY&sourceAirportCode_0=ORK&destinationAirportCode_0=AMS&departureDate_0=2025-03-17&numAdults=1&numYoungAdults=0&numChildren=0&numInfants=0&promoCode=&groupBooking=false | title=Aer Lingus official website| date=14 December 2024 }}</ref> [[Bristol Airport|Bristol]], [[Glasgow Airport|Glasgow]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://airlinergs.com/aer-lingus-regional-expands-network-from-glasgow-with-service-to-cork | title=News for Airlines, Airports and the Aviation Industry | CAPA | date=20 August 2024 }}</ref> [[Lanzarote Airport|Lanzarote]], [[Heathrow Airport|London–Heathrow]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/aer-lingus/aer-lingus-reduces-dublin-heathrow-flights-but-gains-airbus-a321xlr-for-transatlantic-expansion/ | title=Aer Lingus reduces Dublin-Heathrow flights but gains Airbus A321XLR for transatlantic expansion | date=28 August 2024 }}</ref> [[Málaga Airport|Málaga]], [[Tenerife South Airport|Tenerife–South]]<ref name="ORK-TFS EI">{{cite web|url=https://www.yaycork.ie/greece-is-the-word-all-the-start-dates-for-ryanairs-three-new-routes-out-of-cork/|title=Greece is the Word: All the start dates for Ryanair's three new routes out of Cork|website=yaycork.ie|date=16 March 2024 |access-date=4 May 2024}}</ref> <br />'''Seasonal:''' [[Bilbao Airport|Bilbao]] (begins 16 April 2025),<ref>{{cite web | URL=https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41533676.html|title=Cork Airport adds two European hotspots to 2025 summer schedule|website=irishexaminer.com|date=10 December 2024 |access-date=10 December 2024}}</ref> [[Bordeaux Airport|Bordeaux]] (begins 15 May 2025),<ref>{{cite web | URL=https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41533676.html|title=Cork Airport adds two European hotspots to 2025 summer schedule|website=irishexaminer.com|date=10 December 2024|access-date=10 December 2024}}</ref> [[Dubrovnik Airport|Dubrovnik]], [[Faro Airport|Faro]], [[Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport|Lyon]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/exciting-foody-capital-destination-confirmed-27226634 | title=Exciting 'foody capital' destination confirmed on Cork Airport's Winter schedule | date=29 June 2023 | access-date=29 June 2023 | archive-date=29 June 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629192913/https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/exciting-foody-capital-destination-confirmed-27226634 | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Munich Airport|Munich]], [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]] <br />'''Seasonal charter:''' [[Salzburg Airport|Salzburg]]<ref name="Topflight SZG Trips">{{cite web|url=https://www.topflight.ie/|title=Topflight|website=topflight.ie|access-date=9 March 2021|archive-date=18 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318180553/https://www.topflight.ie/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| [[Aer Lingus]] | [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Amsterdam]], [[Lanzarote Airport|Lanzarote]], [[London Heathrow Airport|London-Heathrow]], [[Málaga Airport|Málaga]], [[Munich Airport|Munich]], [[Charles de Gaulle Airport|Paris-Charles de Gaulle]] <br>'''Summer seasonal:''' [[Alicante Airport|Alicante]], [[Barcelona–El Prat Airport|Barcelona]], [[Brussels Airport|Brussels]], [[Faro Airport|Faro]], [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]] <br>'''Winter seasonal:''' [[Geneva International Airport|Geneva]], [[Gran Canaria Airport|Gran Canaria]], [[Tenerife South Airport|Tenerife-South]] <br>'''Winter seasonal charter:''' [[Salzburg Airport|Salzburg]] |
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| [[Air France]] | '''Seasonal:''' [[Charles de Gaulle Airport|Paris–Charles de Gaulle]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240122-afns24eu|title=Air France NS24 Paris European Frequency Variations – 21JAN24|website=Aeroroutes}}</ref> |
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| [[Aer Lingus Regional]] <br> {{nowrap|operated by [[Stobart Air]]}} | [[Birmingham Airport|Birmingham]], [[Bristol Airport|Bristol]], [[Edinburgh Airport|Edinburgh]], [[Glasgow Airport|Glasgow-International]] (Ends 1st October 2015) <ref>https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannon_Airport</ref>, [[Manchester Airport|Manchester]], [[Newcastle Airport|Newcastle upon Tyne]] (Ends 1st October 2015) <br>'''Summer seasonal:''' [[Jersey Airport|Jersey]], [[Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport|Rennes]] |
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| [[KLM]] | [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Amsterdam]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.echolive.ie/corkviews/arid-40916114.html | title=2.1 million passengers will travel to and from Cork Airport this year | date=12 July 2022 | access-date=25 July 2022 | archive-date=25 July 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725060606/https://www.echolive.ie/corkviews/arid-40916114.html | url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| [[Ryanair]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230330-frns23|title=Ryanair NS23 Network Additions Summary – 26MAR23|website=Aeroroutes}}</ref> | [[Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport|Alicante]], [[Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport|Barcelona]],<ref name="RYR ORK">{{cite web|url=https://www.corkairport.com/destinations/flight-schedule|title=Flight Schedule|website=corkairport.com|access-date=4 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230918-frnw23 | title=Ryanair NW23 Network Changes – 17SEP23 }}</ref> [[Beauvais–Tillé Airport|Beauvais]],<ref name="RYR ORK"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230918-frnw23 | title=Ryanair NW23 Network Changes – 17SEP23 }}</ref> [[Birmingham Airport|Birmingham]], [[Brussels South Charleroi Airport|Charleroi]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ryanair-will-fly-from-cork-to-two-new-destinations-next-year-brussels-south-charleroi-and-rhodes/|title=Ryanair will fly from Cork to two new destinations next year: Brussels South Charleroi and Rhodes|website=aviation24.be|date=7 December 2023 }}</ref> [[Edinburgh Airport|Edinburgh]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230330-rkns23|title=Ryanair Moves Additional Routes to Ryanair UK in NS23|website=Aeroroutes}}</ref> [[Faro Airport|Faro]], [[Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport|Gdańsk]], [[Gran Canaria Airport|Gran Canaria]], [[Lanzarote Airport|Lanzarote]], [[Liverpool John Lennon Airport|Liverpool]], [[Gatwick Airport|London–Gatwick]], [[Luton Airport|London–Luton]], [[London Stansted Airport|London–Stansted]], [[Málaga Airport|Málaga]], [[Manchester Airport|Manchester]], [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]], [[Poznań–Ławica Airport|Poznań]], [[Rome Ciampino Airport|Rome–Ciampino]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/ryanair-launching-cork-rome-ciampino-service-from-late-oct-2024-1263364 | title=News for Airlines, Airports and the Aviation Industry | CAPA }}</ref> [[Seville Airport|Seville]],<ref name="RYR ORK"/> [[Tenerife South Airport|Tenerife–South]], [[Valencia Airport|Valencia]], [[Venice Marco Polo Airport|Venice]]<ref name="RYR ORK"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240716-frns24 | title=Ryanair NS24 Network Additions Summary – 14JUL24 }}</ref> <br />'''Seasonal:''' [[Alghero–Fertilia Airport|Alghero]], [[Milan Bergamo Airport|Bergamo]],<ref name="auto2">{{cite web | url=https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/3-new-routes-cork-airport-28233870 | title=3 new routes for Cork Airport as Ryanair add Croatia, Greece and Brussels | date=5 December 2023 }}</ref> [[Carcassonne Airport|Carcassonne]], [[Fuerteventura Airport|Fuerteventura]],<ref name="RYR ORK"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230918-frnw23 | title=Ryanair NW23 Network Changes – 17SEP23 }}</ref> [[Girona–Costa Brava Airport|Girona]], [[La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport|La Rochelle]],<ref name="RYR ORK"/> [[Pisa International Airport|Pisa]], [[Reus Airport|Reus]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40894340.html | title=Ryanair announces two new winter services from Cork Airport | date=13 June 2022 | access-date=13 June 2022 | archive-date=13 June 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613123645/https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40894340.html | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Rhodes International Airport|Rhodes]],<ref name="auto2"/> [[Treviso Airport|Treviso]], [[Zadar Airport|Zadar]]<ref name="RYR ORK"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240716-frns24 | title=Ryanair NS24 Network Additions Summary – 14JUL24 }}</ref> |
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| [[Czech Airlines]] | '''Summer seasonal:''' [[Ibiza Airport|Ibiza]] (begins 12 June 2015),<ref>http://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/cork-airport-adds-direct-flights-to-ibiza-expects-further-expansion-in-2015-31035876.html</ref> [[Václav Havel Airport Prague|Prague]] (resumes 15 May 2015)<ref>[http://corkairport.com/gns/at-the-airport/latest-news/14-11-21/Cork_Airport_Announces_New_Prague_Route.aspx New PRG route]</ref> |
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| [[SunExpress]] | '''Seasonal:''' [[Izmir Airport|Izmir]] (begins 31 May 2025)<ref name="Cork Airport">{{cite web|url=https://www.corkairport.com/news/detail/2024/10/23/cork-airport-announces-new-sunexpress-service-to-i-zmir-t%C3%BCrkiye-for-summer-2025|title=Cork Airport Announces New SunExpress Service to İzmir, Türkiye for Summer 2025|website=corkairport.com|access-date=30 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/241029-xqns25|title=SunExpress NS25 Network Additions – 27OCT24|website=Aeroroutes|accessdate=30 October 2024}}</ref> |
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| [[Flybe]] | [[Cardiff Airport|Cardiff]] (begins 6 June 2015)<ref>http://www.flybe.com/timetableClassic/timetable.jsp?selDep=CWL&selDest=XXX</ref> |
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| [[TUI Airways]] | '''Seasonal:''' [[Corfu International Airport|Corfu]] (begins 9 May 2025),<ref name="TUI">{{cite web|url=https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41379613.html|title='We are already working on Summer 2025': New route announced for Cork Airport|website=echolive.ie|date=22 April 2024 |access-date=4 May 2024}}</ref> [[Lanzarote Airport|Lanzarote]],<ref name="TUI"/> [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]],<ref name="TUI"/> [[Reus Airport|Reus]]<ref name="TUI"/> |
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| [[Jetairfly]] | '''Summer seasonal charter:''' [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]] |
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| [[Ryanair]] | [[Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport|Gdańsk]], [[Lanzarote Airport|Lanzarote]], [[Liverpool John Lennon Airport|Liverpool]], [[Gatwick Airport|London-Gatwick]], [[London Stansted Airport|London-Stansted]], [[Wrocław–Copernicus Airport|Wrocław]] <br>'''Summer seasonal:''' [[Alicante Airport|Alicante]] , [[Il Caravaggio International Airport|Bergamo]], [[Carcassonne Airport|Carcassonne]], [[Faro Airport|Faro]], [[Fuerteventura Airport|Fuerteventura]], [[Girona-Costa Brava Airport|Girona]], [[Gran Canaria Airport|Gran Canaria]], [[Málaga Airport|Málaga]], [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]], [[Pisa International Airport|Pisa]], [[Reus Airport|Reus]], [[Tenerife South Airport|Tenerife-South]] |
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| [[SunExpress]] | '''Summer seasonal charter:''' [[Adnan Menderes Airport|İzmir]] (begins 3 May 2015)<ref>http://www.sunway.ie/sunholidays/search.asp?view=detail&aff=&form=main&type=J&dest=IZM&grade=4&duration=7&origin=ORK&sDate=10/05/2015&pax=2&childs=0&infants=0#4 STAR</ref> |
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| [[Volotea]] | '''Summer seasonal charter:''' [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]], [[Verona Villafranca Airport|Verona]] |
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<small>''Source:''</small> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corkairport.com/gns/flight-information/destinations-airlines/scheduled-flights.aspx |title=Scheduled flights |publisher=Corkairport.com |date=27 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corkairport.com/gns/flight-information/destinations-airlines/chartered-flights.aspx |title=Charter flights |publisher=Corkairport.com |date=27 January 2014}}</ref> |
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| [[FedEx Feeder]] <br> {{nowrap|operated by [[Air Contractors]]}} | [[Charles de Gaulle Airport|Paris-Charles de Gaulle]], [[Shannon Airport|Shannon]] (All services end 1st June<ref>http://www.irishexaminer.com/.../coveney-rules-out-debt-deal-for-cork-airport- 322323.html</ref> |
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<small>''Source:''</small> <ref>[http://www.cork-spotters.com/cargo.php Cargo flights]{{dead link|date=May 2014}}</ref> |
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==Statistics== |
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===Passenger numbers=== |
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Passenger numbers at Cork Airport increased every year during the ten years between 1998 and 2008 by an average of 14.8% per annum from around 1.3 million to over 3.2 million. Passenger numbers fell however during the subsequent seven years to just below 2.1 million in 2015.<ref name=daa15>{{cite report |url=https://issuu.com/daapublishing/docs/daa_annual_report_2015?e=5056106/38974820 |title=Dublin Airport Annual Report 2015 |publisher=Dublin Airport Authority |date= |access-date=25 September 2021 |archive-date=26 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026163845/https://issuu.com/daapublishing/docs/daa_annual_report_2015?e=5056106%2F38974820 |url-status=live }}</ref> Passenger numbers returned to growth in 2016, with a year-on-year increase of 7.7% to 2.23 million passengers.<ref name="anna">{{cite web |url=http://www.anna.aero/european-airport-traffic-trends |title=European Airport Traffic Trends |publisher=Anna.aero |access-date=18 January 2018 |archive-date=7 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107033238/https://www.anna.aero/databases/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017 this number rose to 2.3 million, increasing during 2018 by a further 4% to around 2.4 million passengers. By 2019 it had increased to 2.6 million after which it suffered a drop due to the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, along with most "other airports [..] across the world".<ref name="rte2021"/> |
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Passenger numbers at Cork Airport increased every year during the ten years between 1998 and 2008 by an average of 14.8% per annum from around 1.3 million to over 3.2 million. Passenger numbers fell however during the subsequent five years to 2.25 million in 2013.<ref name=daa13/> |
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bar:2003 from:start till:2.182157 |
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bar:2007 from:start till:3.180259 |
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bar:2008 from:start till:3.258639 |
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bar:2009 from:start till:2.769048 |
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! Year !! Passengers !! Passengers<br>change<br>YoY % |
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| 1998 || 1,315,224 || – |
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| 2000 || 1,680,160 || {{increase}} 11.9 |
| 2000 || 1,680,160 || {{increase}} 11.9 |
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| 2001 || 1,775,817 || {{increase}} |
| 2001 || 1,775,817 || {{increase}} 5.7 |
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| 2002 || 1,874,447 || {{increase}} |
| 2002 || 1,874,447 || {{increase}} 5.6 |
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| 2003 || 2,182,157 || {{increase}} 16.4 |
| 2003 || 2,182,157 || {{increase}} 16.4 |
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| 2004 || 2,254,251 || {{increase}} |
| 2004 || 2,254,251 || {{increase}} 3.3 |
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| 2005 || 2,729,906 || {{increase}} 21.1 |
| 2005 || 2,729,906 || {{increase}} 21.1 |
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| 2006 || 3,010,575 || {{increase}} 10.3 |
| 2006 || 3,010,575 || {{increase}} 10.3 |
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| 2007 || 3,180,259 || {{increase}} |
| 2007 || 3,180,259 || {{increase}} 5.6 |
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| 2008 || 3,258,639 || {{increase}} |
| 2008 || 3,258,639 || {{increase}} 2.5 |
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| 2009 || 2,769,048 || {{decrease}} 15.0 |
| 2009 || 2,769,048 || {{decrease}} 15.0 |
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| 2010 || 2,425,131 || {{decrease}} 12.4 |
| 2010 || 2,425,131 || {{decrease}} 12.4 |
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| 2011 || 2,361,947 || {{decrease}} |
| 2011 || 2,361,947 || {{decrease}} 2.6 |
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| 2012 || 2,340,115 || {{decrease}} |
| 2012 || 2,340,115 || {{decrease}} 0.9 |
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| 2013 || 2,258,005 || {{decrease}} 3.5 |
| 2013 || 2,258,005 || {{decrease}} 3.5 |
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| 2014 || 2,144,476 || {{decrease}} 5 |
| 2014 || 2,144,476 || {{decrease}} 5.0 |
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| 2015 || 2,071,210 || {{decrease}} 3.4 |
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left;"|Sources:<br>1998–2001 – Aer Rianta<ref name=rianta>{{cite web|url=http://www.transport.ie/upload/general/2571.pdf |title=Airport Statistics |format=PDF |date=}}</ref><br>2002–2005 – DAA<ref name=daa05>{{cite report|url=http://www.daa.ie/Libraries/Annual_Reports/DAA_Annual_Report_2005_As_Gaeilge.sflb.ashx |title=Dublin Airport Authority plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005 |chapter= Five Year Summary of Passenger Statistics|page=74 |publisher= Dublin Airport Authority}}</ref><br>2005–2009 - DAA<ref name=daa09>{{cite report|url=http://www.daa.ie/Libraries/Annual_Reports/DAA_Annual_Report_2009.sflb.ashx |title=Dublin Airport Authority plc - Annual Report 2009 |chapter= Five-year summary of passenger statistics|page=76 |publisher= Dublin Airport Authority}}</ref><br>2009–2013 – DAA<ref name=daa13/> |
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| 2016 || 2,230,564 || {{increase}} 7.7 |
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| 2017 || 2,308,507 || {{increase}} 3.5 |
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| 2018 || 2,392,821 || {{increase}} 3.7 |
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| 2019 || 2,585,466 || {{increase}} 8.3 |
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| 2020 || 527,014 || {{decrease}} 79.7 |
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| 2021 || 255,014 || {{decrease}} 51.7 |
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| 2022 || 2,235,260 || {{increase}} 776.5 |
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| 2023 || 2,801,900 || {{increase}} 25 |
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<br />2002–2006 – DAA<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.daa.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DAA-Annual-Report-2006.pdf |title=Annual Report 2006 |publisher=Dublin Airport Authority plc |page=81 |access-date=25 May 2017 |archive-date=25 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925092732/http://www.daa.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DAA-Annual-Report-2006.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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<br />2007–2011 – DAA<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.daa.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DAA-Annual-Report-2011-1.pdf |title=Annual Report 2011 |publisher=Dublin Airport Authority plc |page=77 |access-date=25 May 2017 |archive-date=23 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023222708/http://www.daa.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DAA-Annual-Report-2011-1.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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<br />2012–2016 – DAA<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.daa.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/daa-Annual-Report-2016.pdf |title=Annual Report 2016 |publisher=daa plc |page=104 |access-date=25 May 2017 |archive-date=7 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807234544/http://www.daa.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/daa-Annual-Report-2016.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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<br />2017–2018 – DAA<ref name="DAA Annual Report 2018">{{cite web |url=https://www.daa.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/daa_Annual_Report_2018.pdf |title=Annual Report 2018 |publisher=daa plc |page=117 |access-date=30 April 2019 |archive-date=30 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430111746/https://www.daa.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/daa_Annual_Report_2018.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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<br />2020–2022 – CSO<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://data.cso.ie/table/TAM06|title=Passengers handled by main airports|access-date=24 August 2022|archive-date=10 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210024822/https://data.cso.ie/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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|1|| [[London Heathrow Airport|London Heathrow]] || 391,722 || {{increase}}{{0}}2.0 |
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|3|| [[Amsterdam Schiphol Airport|Amsterdam]] || 207,996 || {{increase}}{{0}}8.0 |
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|4|| [[Manchester Airport|Manchester]] || 200,020 || {{increase}}{{0}}18.1 |
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|5|| [[Málaga Airport|Málaga]] || 156,210 || {{increase}}{{0}}16.1 |
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|6|| [[Edinburgh Airport|Edinburgh]] || 148,816 || {{increase}}{{0}}12.2 |
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|7|| [[Faro Airport|Faro]] || 141,662 || {{increase}}{{0}}26.1 |
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| colspan="5" style="text-align:right;"| <sup>''Source: [[Central Statistics Office (Ireland)|Central Statistics Office]]''<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-as/aviationstatisticsquarter4andyear2023/ |title=Aviation Statistics Quarter 4 and Year 2023 |date=18 April 2024 |access-date=18 April 2024 }}</ref></sup> |
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==General aviation and business jets== |
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Cork Airport has a number of services supporting [[general aviation]] flying, and also serves [[business jet]]s.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.corkairport.com/news/detail/2015/07/28/weston-aviation-to-open-business-aviation-centre-at-cork-airport | publisher = Cork Airport | title = Weston Aviation To Open Business Aviation Centre at Cork Airport | date = 28 July 2015 | access-date = 26 June 2017 | archive-date = 4 August 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170804174214/http://www.corkairport.com/news/detail/2015/07/28/weston-aviation-to-open-business-aviation-centre-at-cork-airport | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/new-aviation-firm-to-take-off-in-cork-345065.html | publisher = Irish Examiner | title = New aviation firm to take off in Cork | date = 29 July 2015 | access-date = 26 June 2017 | archive-date = 4 August 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170804174704/http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/new-aviation-firm-to-take-off-in-cork-345065.html | url-status = live }}</ref> Both [[Fixed-wing aircraft|fixed wing]] and [[Helicopter|rotary wing]] flight training providers operate at the airport,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/cork-could-benefit-from-worldwide-pilot-shortage-452979.html | publisher = Irish Examiner | date = 21 June 2017 | title = Cork could benefit from worldwide pilot shortage | access-date = 26 June 2017 | archive-date = 25 June 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170625182407/http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/cork-could-benefit-from-worldwide-pilot-shortage-452979.html | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/irish-flight-school-signs-contract-with-turkish-airlines-1.2458498 | title = Irish flight school signs contract with Turkish Airlines | date = 8 December 2015 | work = Irish Times | access-date = 26 June 2017 | archive-date = 7 January 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160107132627/http://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/irish-flight-school-signs-contract-with-turkish-airlines-1.2458498 | url-status = live }}</ref> with flying schools located to the south of the terminal building, on the east side of the main runway. |
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==Business park== |
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A {{convert|9.3|ha}} business park was developed at the airport from October 1998.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://corkairpark.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/CABP-Main-Brochure-New-R4.pdf | publisher = Cork Airport Business Park | title = Cork Airport Business Park Brochure | access-date = 4 August 2017 | archive-date = 28 October 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171028224333/http://corkairpark.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/CABP-Main-Brochure-New-R4.pdf | url-status = live }}</ref><ref name="ORKhistory"/> {{As of|2017}}, there were in excess of 50 tenant companies in the business park, including [[Marriott Vacations Worldwide]], [[Amazon.com|Amazon]], [[IBM]], [[BNY Mellon]], [[Nuix]], [[McKesson Corporation|McKesson]] and [[Aviva]].<ref>{{cite news | url = http://corkairpark.ie/company/ | publisher = Cork Airport Business Park | title = List of Companies | access-date = 4 August 2017 | archive-date = 4 August 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170804055257/http://corkairpark.ie/company/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.irishexaminer.com/property/commercial/corks-airport-business-parks-largest-office-sale-a-run-way-success-421176.html |publisher = Irish Examiner |title = Cork's Airport Business Park's largest office sale a run-way success |date = 15 September 2016 |access-date = 4 August 2017 |archive-date = 4 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170804060602/http://www.irishexaminer.com/property/commercial/corks-airport-business-parks-largest-office-sale-a-run-way-success-421176.html |url-status = live }}</ref> |
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==Ground transport== |
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[[Bus Éireann]] serve the airport on a number of routes from the city centre (including route numbers 226 and 226A),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=247#Cork |title=Regional Services by County |publisher=buseireann.ie |date=16 October 2014}}</ref> from [[Kinsale]] (226), and seasonally from Kenmare (252). [[CityLink Ireland]] also operate coach services to the airport from Galway via Limerick. The airport is served by [[taxicab|taxi]], with a taxi rank outside the arrivals entrance. |
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[[Bus Éireann]] serve the airport on route number 225 (from [[Cork Kent railway station|Kent Rail Station]] to [[Haulbowline]]) and route 226 ([[Cork Kent railway station|Kent Rail Station]] to [[Kinsale]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=246 |title=Cork Airport - Bus Éireann |publisher=buseireann.ie |access-date=18 September 2022 |archive-date=20 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920170941/https://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=246 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Irish Citylink]] also operate coach services to the airport from [[Galway]] via [[Limerick]]:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.citylink.ie/uploads/documents/GeneralDocuments/Galway_-_Limerick_-_Cork_-_Cork_Airport_Express_-_Route_251_12-07-22.pdf |publisher=citylink.ie |access-date=18 September 2022 |title=Galway, Limerick, Cork - Cork Airport Express - Route 251 |archive-date=20 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920163900/https://www.citylink.ie/uploads/documents/GeneralDocuments/Galway_-_Limerick_-_Cork_-_Cork_Airport_Express_-_Route_251_12-07-22.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Cork Airport is located {{convert|7.5|km|mi}} from [[Cork (city)|Cork]] city centre at the south end of the [[N27 road (Ireland)|N27]] when coming from the north, west, or east of Cork, and off the R600 when coming from [[Kinsale]]. Dublin is around {{convert|260|km|mi}} away and {{convert|107|km|mi}} from [[Limerick]]. Cork Airport Authority operates all car parks at the airport, with both short-term and long-term parking within the campus and over 4,600 spaces in total. A number of companies offer car-hire in the arrivals hall of the terminal building.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corkairport.com/gns/to-from-the-airport/car-hire.aspx |title=Care Hire |publisher=CorkAirport.com |date=27 January 2014}}</ref> |
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===Taxi=== |
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==Incidents and accidents== |
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The airport is served by [[taxicab|taxi]], with a taxi rank outside the arrivals entrance. |
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*On 24 March 1968, [[Aer Lingus Flight 712]] departed Cork at 10:32 for a flight to London Heathrow and was cleared for [[Flight level|FL]]170. The crew reported at the [[Bannow]] reporting point at FL170 at 10:57 and were instructed to change frequency to London Airways. Just eight seconds after first reporting on the London [[air traffic control]] frequency, a message was received which was later interpreted as "Twelve thousand feet descending spinning rapidly". The [[Vickers Viscount]] descended and struck the sea {{convert|1.7|NM|abbr=on|lk=in}} from [[Tuskar Rock, Ireland|Tuskar Rock]]. All 61 passengers and crew on board died. |
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*On 10 February 2011, a [[Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner|Fairchild SA 227-BC Metro III]] owned by the Spanish airline Air Lada registered EC-ITP, was operating a scheduled flight under the [[Air operator's certificate|AOC]] of Flightline S.L for the ticket seller [[Manx2]]. The flight [[Manx2 Flight 7100|NM7100]] was operating from [[George Best Belfast City Airport|Belfast-City]] to Cork with ten passengers and two crew. At 09:50 hrs during the third attempt to land at Cork Airport in low visibility conditions, control was lost and the aircraft impacted the runway. The aircraft came to a rest inverted in soft ground to the right of the runway surface. Post impact fires occurred in both engines which were quickly extinguished by the Airport Fire Service (AFS). Six persons, including both pilots, were fatally injured. Four passengers were seriously injured and two received minor injuries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0210/cork.html |title=RTÉ – Six Killed in Cork plane crash |publisher=Rte.ie |date=11 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12427112 |title=Plane wreckage being removed from Cork Airport runway |publisher=BBC |date=11 February 2011}}</ref> |
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===Rail=== |
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*On 22 May 2011, at around 4:30pm a man approached a member of the [[Garda Síochána]] in [[Cork (city)|Cork City Centre]] who was sitting in his traffic corps four-wheel drive vehicle. The man got into the vehicle and began attacking the Garda, before producing a knife and slashing his face. The Garda jumped from his vehicle, and the man [[Carjacking|hijacked]] it and hit a number of other vehicles while driving-off. The man drove towards Cork Airport, and at approximately 4:50pm rammed through the perimeter fence near the Cargo terminal (Gate 19). He abandoned the Garda vehicle after it broke-down, again produced a knife, and again hijacked a vehicle which belonged to the [[Airport Police (Ireland)|Airport Fire Service]]. By this time [[Air Traffic Control]] had suspended all operations. The man began to drive [[:wikt:erratic|erratically]] coming into close contact with a [[Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium|Thomas Cook]] flight while driving underneath the aircraft at high speed. The incident was captured on YouTube by a passenger waiting to board a flight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD8MMMi3X0A |title=YouTube video of events including Thomas Cook incident |publisher=Youtube.com |date=}}</ref> The man proceeded to [[Battering ram|ram]] several Garda and airport vehicles, before attempting to ram an [[Aer Lingus]] aircraft bound for Amsterdam. The man's hijacked vehicle [[Stall (engine)|stalled]] which prevented him from coming into contact with the Aer Lingus jet. The vehicle halted feet from the [[Airbus A320-200]] aircraft, where armed Gardaí subdued the man by [[taser]]ing him. During the chase in the airport another Garda was injured and transported to hospital after his car was rammed. Flights were resumed after the man was removed from airport property and the perimeter secured.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0522/cork.html |title=Cork Airport Incident May 2011 – RTE |publisher=Rte.ie |date=23 May 2011}}</ref><ref>[http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0522/breaking27.html?via=mr Cork Airport Incident May 2011 – Irish Times]</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=22 May 2011 – 05:40 PM |url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/man-arrested-following-cork-airport-rampage-506018.html |title=Cork Airport Incident May 2011 |publisher=Irish Examiner |date=22 May 2011}}</ref><ref>[http://www.newstalk.ie/2011/news/man-tasered-at-cork-airport-after-rampage-in-stolen-vehicle/ Cork Airport Incident May 2011 – Newstalk]{{dead link|date=May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0627/326847-cork-airport-edward-stapleton/ |title=RTE News – Man jailed for seven years for Cork Airport incident – 27 June 2012 |publisher=Rte.ie |date=27 June 2012}}</ref> |
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There is no rail link to the airport, and the nearest station is [[Cork Kent railway station|Kent Station]] on the edge of the city centre. There are multiple [[Bus Éireann]] routes connecting the airport to Kent Station via the city centre. |
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===Car=== |
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Cork Airport is located {{convert|7.5|km|mi}} from the city centre. It is connected to the city centre via the [[N27 road (Ireland)|N27]] and [[N40 road (Ireland)|N40]]. The [[R600 road (Ireland)|R600]] connects the airport to the port town of [[Kinsale]], which forms part of the [[Wild Atlantic Way]] tourist route. The airport is approximately {{convert|260|km|mi}} away from Dublin and {{convert|107|km|mi}} from Limerick, accessed via the [[M8 motorway (Ireland)|M8]] and [[N20 road (Ireland)|N20]] respectively. DAA operates all car parks at the airport, with both short-term and long-term parking within the campus and over 4,600 spaces in total. A number of companies offer car-hire in the arrivals hall of the terminal building.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.corkairport.com/gns/to-from-the-airport/car-hire.aspx |title=Care Hire |publisher=CorkAirport.com |date=27 January 2014 |access-date=21 December 2011 |archive-date=6 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106011922/http://www.corkairport.com/gns/to-from-the-airport/car-hire.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==Accidents and incidents== |
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*On 10 February 2011, a [[Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner|Fairchild SA 227-BC Metro III]] owned by the Spanish airline Air Lada registered EC-ITP, was operating a scheduled flight under the [[Air operator's certificate|AOC]] of Flightline S.L for the ticket seller [[Manx2]]. The flight [[Manx2 Flight 7100|NM7100]] was operating from [[George Best Belfast City Airport|Belfast-City]] to Cork with ten passengers and two crew. At 09:50 hrs during the third attempt to land at Cork Airport in low visibility conditions, control was lost and the aircraft impacted the runway. The aircraft came to a rest inverted in soft ground to the right of the runway surface. Post impact fires occurred in both engines which were quickly extinguished by the Airport Fire Service (AFS). Six persons, including both pilots, were fatally injured. Four passengers were seriously injured and two received minor injuries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0210/cork.html |title=RTÉ – Six Killed in Cork plane crash |publisher=RTÉ |website=rte.ie |date=11 February 2011 |access-date=11 February 2011 |archive-date=11 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211201240/http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0210/cork.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12427112 |title=Plane wreckage being removed from Cork Airport runway |publisher=BBC |date=11 February 2011 |access-date=21 June 2018 |archive-date=12 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112191114/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12427112 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
Owner | Government of Ireland | ||||||||||||||
Operator | daa plc | ||||||||||||||
Serves | Cork, Ireland | ||||||||||||||
Location | Farmers Cross, Cork City | ||||||||||||||
Focus city for | Aer Lingus | ||||||||||||||
Operating base for | Ryanair | ||||||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 502 ft / 153 m | ||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 51°50′29″N 008°29′28″W / 51.84139°N 8.49111°W | ||||||||||||||
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Cork Airport (Irish: Aerfort Chorcaí) (IATA: ORK, ICAO: EICK) is the second-largest international airport in Ireland, after Dublin and ahead of Shannon. It is 6.5 km (4.0 mi) south of Cork City centre,[1] in an area known as Farmers Cross.[5] In 2018, Cork Airport handled 2.39 million passengers,[6] growing by over 8% to 2.58 million in 2019. Following a decline during the COVID-19 global pandemic, which saw passenger numbers fall to 530,000 in 2020,[7] numbers in 2022 rose to 2.24 million.[8]
Cork is the state's second-busiest airport in terms of passenger numbers, after Dublin, and third busiest on the island of Ireland, after Dublin and Belfast International.
History
[edit]1957 to 1980
[edit]In 1957, the Government of Ireland agreed in principle to the building of an airport for Cork. After considering many sites in the area, it was agreed that the airport should be built at Ballygarvan. Tenders were invited for the construction of the airport in 1959 at an estimated cost of £1 million. The airport was officially opened on 16 October 1961, following proving flights four days earlier by Aer Lingus and Cambrian Airways. In its first year the airport handled 10,172 passengers – close to the average number of passengers handled each day at the airport in 2007. Throughout the 1960s the airport expanded with the arrival of more advanced aircraft and more destinations. The first jet, a British Overseas Airways Corporation Comet, landed at Cork Airport on 29 March 1964.[citation needed] By 1969 Aer Lingus was operating to London Heathrow, Manchester and Bristol.
In 1975, Aer Rianta, the then state airports authority, undertook a passenger terminal study aimed at improving the terminal facilities. The findings resulted in the provision, over the next two years, of new departure and arrival halls, a new check-in area, office complex, information desk, duty office and executive lounge. The new extensions and facilities were opened in 1978.[citation needed]
1980 to 2000
[edit]The 1980s began with an extension of the main apron.[9] New services to London Gatwick began, while Aer Lingus' commuter division started a new domestic service to Dublin Airport. In 1985 following significant growth, Aer Rianta carried out a survey of the terminal facilities with a view to carrying out a major expansion and development programme. On 8 June 1987, Ryanair commenced services at Cork Airport. The following year, Phase I of the Terminal Expansion and Development Plan was completed. The following year the main runway extension of 1,000 ft (300 m) was opened.[citation needed]
The 1990s began with the completion of Phase II of the terminal expansion in 1991 and Phase III being completed in 1992 with the plan being brought to completion in 1994.[9]
2000 to 2010
[edit]A Great Southern Hotel was opened on the airport grounds during 2001,[10] and plans were drawn up for the construction of a new terminal building and ancillary capital investment works at an estimated cost of €140 million.[citation needed] Also towards the end of 2001, new Irish regional airline Aer Arann opened its second base at Cork opening new routes to/from the airport.[citation needed]
Along with the construction of the terminal, roads were upgraded from single to dual carriageway and re-aligned, and a new short term multi-storey car park was constructed. Airbridges were included in the original terminal design, however only one airbridge was built because airline representatives from the low-cost carriers who use Cork Airport made it clear that they did not want airbridges, would not use them and would not pay for them. In the circumstances, the DAA removed the airbridges from the terminal design during construction of the new facility. The new terminal was completed with four fixed links to the main building, and was designed to accommodate additional airbridges in future or if needed.[citation needed]
In 2005, Ryanair opened its 15th European base and second Irish base at Cork. The following year, the new terminal opened on 15 August 2006.[10] Designed by HOK and Jacobs Engineering Group, the new terminal was the first built in Ireland in the 21st century.[citation needed]
In April 2008, the board of Cork Airport Authority agreed by one vote to accept responsibility for a debt of €113 million incurred by the Dublin Airport Authority in the redevelopment of Cork Airport to secure independence from Dublin Airport. This was despite government commitments that the Cork Airport Authority would be established on a debt-free basis.[11] The Cork Airport Authority Board also stated that their strong reservations about the level of debt that Cork Airport was being levied with and the potential impact on its future sustainability. In late April 2008, Cork Airport Authority chairman, Joe Gantly, announced his resignation effective from the end of July 2008. Gerry Walsh replaced Gantly as chairman.[9]
The Irish Aviation Authority completed a new control tower 1 km from the old terminal to the west of the main runway. The total cost was €7.5 million and was funded entirely by the IAA with no government funding. Construction began in August 2007 and was completed in June 2008 but it took until mid October 2009 to get all the new systems tested and working. The new control tower officially opened on 20 October 2009 at 00:01.[12]
2010 to present
[edit]On 22 May 2011, at around 4:30pm a man entered a Garda Síochána vehicle in Cork City Centre and slashed the Garda in the vehicle with a knife. The Garda jumped from his vehicle and the man hijacked it, hitting a number of vehicles while driving to Cork Airport. At approximately 4:50pm the vehicle rammed through a perimeter airport fence, before breaking down. The man abandoned the Garda vehicle and, again producing a knife, hijacked an Airport Fire Service vehicle. By this time Air Traffic Control had suspended all operations. The man drove erratically on the airport taxiway, driving underneath a stationary Thomas Cook aircraft at high speed. The man proceeded to ram several Garda and airport vehicles, before attempting to ram an Aer Lingus aircraft. The hijacked vehicle stalled, halting feet from the Airbus A320. Armed Gardaí subdued the man with a taser. Flights were resumed after the man was removed and the airport perimeter secured.[13][14][15][16]
On 16 October 2011, Cork Airport celebrated its 50th anniversary.
In 2013, Cork Airport was placed first for overall customer satisfaction in a global survey of passengers carried out by Airports Council International. The survey measured customer satisfaction across eight categories in 61 regional airports worldwide, with Cork Airport scoring highest.[17]
In 2014, the Airport met its public sector obligation of a 33% reduction in energy costs, 6 years earlier than their 2020 target, and were awarded first place in the public sector category at the Sustainable Energy Awards 2014.[18]
In 2016, Cork Airport won the Corporate Campaign of the Year Prize at the EU Public Affairs Awards (EuroPAwards) in Brussels, primarily for its efforts to secure a direct transatlantic route.[19] Also in 2016, Cork Airport became the first Irish airport to launch a no drone zone within 5 km of the airfield.[20] The campaign was launched following a number of incidents involving drones or aircraft on approach or departure from aerodromes throughout Europe. Despite this campaign, at least two drones encroached airspace during April 2017.[21][22] Norwegian Air Shuttle launched service to Providence, United States, in July 2017. This was Cork's first transatlantic flight.[23]
The airport was named as "Best Airport in Europe under 5 million passengers" at the Airports Council International (ACI) Europe General Assembly in both 2017 and 2019.[24][25]
Geographical situation
[edit]With an elevation of 153 m (502 ft) above sea level, Cork Airport is sometimes prone to fog and a low cloud ceiling. The Instrument landing system has been upgraded to Category II, and together with a 305 m (1,001 ft) extension of the main runway has significantly reduced the number of diversions. However, during times of severe inclement weather the airport can suffer from delays or diversions to airports such as Shannon, Dublin or Kerry. Similarly, diversions from these airports occasionally land at Cork.
The length of the main runway dictates that the airport cannot handle fully laden large widebody aircraft. Large wide-bodied aircraft do visit Cork Airport on an irregular basis, for example to operate ad-hoc charter services for flights to sporting events such as those of the Munster Rugby team.
Operator
[edit]From its opening in 1961, the airport was managed by the Department of Transport and Power, now the Department of Transport. Aer Rianta took control of Cork and Shannon Airports on 1 April 1969 and the assets of the airports were transferred to the company under the Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act, 1998. The name of Aer Rianta was changed to the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) under the State Airports Act 2004, which also created the Cork Airport Authority[26] and the Shannon Airport Authority.[27] These companies were charged with preparing a business plan in preparation for taking over the assets of their airports from the DAA.
Cork Airport is responsible for the infrastructure which enables airlines and handling agents at the airport.[28] Aer Lingus provide their own aircraft ground handling services, while other airlines and private flights contract services to third party ground handlers (Swissport and Weston Aviation).[citation needed]
Passenger facilities
[edit]The main terminal at Cork Airport contains several shopping and eating facilities both before and after the security screening area, a bureau de change kiosk and ATM (cash machine) and a business lounge operated by Swissport.[citation needed] There are eight departure gates in the airport, two of which have an airbridge.[29] Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal.[30]
There are two hotels located adjacent to the passenger terminal, the Cork International Hotel which is located in the business park, and the Cork Airport Hotel (previously branded Park Inn by Radisson) which is located opposite the terminal on airport grounds.
Development plans
[edit]In 2013, Cork Airport completed a Master Plan for the overall development of the airport until 2023.[31]
This plan envisages that the cargo area, currently located to the north–east of the airport, would be moved to the south–east of the grounds, with the general aviation area transferred opposite the main runway at the south–west of airport.[32] Using space from the removal of the cargo area, the main terminal could be extended northwards, potentially doubling the space for aircraft. The plan also calls for the old terminal to be demolished.[33]
Parallel plans for transport infrastructure also exist, including upgrading the N27 to two lanes in each direction and a dedicated bus lane for city–bound traffic. The roundabout at the entrance of the airport would be enhanced with an under-pass.[34]
In February 2017, it was announced that €4 million was to be invested at the airport for training, screening and restaurant facilities, with the existing restaurant moving from landside to airside.[35][36]
In November 2020, it was announced that Cork Airport was bringing forward its plans to rebuild and refurbish its main runway from Q4 2022/Q1 2023 to Q3 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on its traffic.[37]
Airlines and destinations
[edit]The following airlines operate regularly scheduled and chartered flights from Cork Airport:[38][39]
Statistics
[edit]Passenger numbers
[edit]Passenger numbers at Cork Airport increased every year during the ten years between 1998 and 2008 by an average of 14.8% per annum from around 1.3 million to over 3.2 million. Passenger numbers fell however during the subsequent seven years to just below 2.1 million in 2015.[65] Passenger numbers returned to growth in 2016, with a year-on-year increase of 7.7% to 2.23 million passengers.[66] In 2017 this number rose to 2.3 million, increasing during 2018 by a further 4% to around 2.4 million passengers. By 2019 it had increased to 2.6 million after which it suffered a drop due to the COVID-19 pandemic, along with most "other airports [..] across the world".[7]
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Year | Passengers | % Change YoY |
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1998 | 1,315,224 | – |
1999 | 1,501,974 | 14.2 |
2000 | 1,680,160 | 11.9 |
2001 | 1,775,817 | 5.7 |
2002 | 1,874,447 | 5.6 |
2003 | 2,182,157 | 16.4 |
2004 | 2,254,251 | 3.3 |
2005 | 2,729,906 | 21.1 |
2006 | 3,010,575 | 10.3 |
2007 | 3,180,259 | 5.6 |
2008 | 3,258,639 | 2.5 |
2009 | 2,769,048 | 15.0 |
2010 | 2,425,131 | 12.4 |
2011 | 2,361,947 | 2.6 |
2012 | 2,340,115 | 0.9 |
2013 | 2,258,005 | 3.5 |
2014 | 2,144,476 | 5.0 |
2015 | 2,071,210 | 3.4 |
2016 | 2,230,564 | 7.7 |
2017 | 2,308,507 | 3.5 |
2018 | 2,392,821 | 3.7 |
2019 | 2,585,466 | 8.3 |
2020 | 527,014 | 79.7 |
2021 | 255,014 | 51.7 |
2022 | 2,235,260 | 776.5 |
2023 | 2,801,900 | 25 |
Sources:
1998–2001 – Aer Rianta[67]
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Busiest routes
[edit]Rank | Airport | Passengers Handled |
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1 | London–Heathrow | 375,789 | 21.0 | |
2 | London–Stansted | 295,303 | 11.0 | |
3 | Amsterdam | 207,996 | 8.0 | |
4 | Manchester | 200,020 | 18.1 | |
5 | Málaga | 156,210 | 16.1 | |
6 | Edinburgh | 148,816 | 12.2 | |
7 | Faro | 141,662 | 26.1 | |
8 | Lanzarote | 108,018 | 13.3 | |
9 | London-Gatwick | 120,826 | 9.2 | |
10 | Palma de Mallorca | 91,513 | 22.0 | |
Source: Central Statistics Office[72] |
General aviation and business jets
[edit]Cork Airport has a number of services supporting general aviation flying, and also serves business jets.[73][74] Both fixed wing and rotary wing flight training providers operate at the airport,[75][76] with flying schools located to the south of the terminal building, on the east side of the main runway.
Business park
[edit]A 9.3 hectares (23 acres) business park was developed at the airport from October 1998.[77][9] As of 2017[update], there were in excess of 50 tenant companies in the business park, including Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Amazon, IBM, BNY Mellon, Nuix, McKesson and Aviva.[78][79]
Ground transport
[edit]Bus
[edit]Bus Éireann serve the airport on route number 225 (from Kent Rail Station to Haulbowline) and route 226 (Kent Rail Station to Kinsale).[80] Irish Citylink also operate coach services to the airport from Galway via Limerick:[81]
Taxi
[edit]The airport is served by taxi, with a taxi rank outside the arrivals entrance.
Rail
[edit]There is no rail link to the airport, and the nearest station is Kent Station on the edge of the city centre. There are multiple Bus Éireann routes connecting the airport to Kent Station via the city centre.
Car
[edit]Cork Airport is located 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi) from the city centre. It is connected to the city centre via the N27 and N40. The R600 connects the airport to the port town of Kinsale, which forms part of the Wild Atlantic Way tourist route. The airport is approximately 260 kilometres (160 mi) away from Dublin and 107 kilometres (66 mi) from Limerick, accessed via the M8 and N20 respectively. DAA operates all car parks at the airport, with both short-term and long-term parking within the campus and over 4,600 spaces in total. A number of companies offer car-hire in the arrivals hall of the terminal building.[82]
Accidents and incidents
[edit]- On 10 February 2011, a Fairchild SA 227-BC Metro III owned by the Spanish airline Air Lada registered EC-ITP, was operating a scheduled flight under the AOC of Flightline S.L for the ticket seller Manx2. The flight NM7100 was operating from Belfast-City to Cork with ten passengers and two crew. At 09:50 hrs during the third attempt to land at Cork Airport in low visibility conditions, control was lost and the aircraft impacted the runway. The aircraft came to a rest inverted in soft ground to the right of the runway surface. Post impact fires occurred in both engines which were quickly extinguished by the Airport Fire Service (AFS). Six persons, including both pilots, were fatally injured. Four passengers were seriously injured and two received minor injuries.[83][84]
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External links
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