Ireland West Airport has had €2.8m approved for capital investment in 2026, funding nine projects spanning critical safety and security infrastructure alongside sustainability initiatives, as the regional airport prepares for another year of passenger growth.

According to Ireland West Airport, the funding of €2,833,585 has been allocated under the Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030, which supports capital expenditure on safety, security and sustainability projects at regional airports. The airport will contribute over €700,000 of its own investment alongside the approved funding.

Projects approved for capital investment include an electrical infrastructure upgrade, a solar PV farm, an automated weather observing system, apron safety and remedial work, a security body scanner, security LAGs recheck workstations, aeronautical ground lighting spares and an ACMS panel update, distance measuring equipment, and airfield rubber removal and line marking.

The range of projects reflects the airport's obligations to maintain compliance with EU safety and security regulatory requirements while simultaneously advancing its sustainability agenda.

The solar PV farm forms part of Ireland West Airport's broader commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with the 2026 investment representing the latest phase in a series of sustainability-focused capital projects at the facility.

"This funding will support the latest phase of investment by the airport, including a major focus on a range of sustainability initiatives, aimed at futureproofing the airport as we prepare for another strong summer of passenger traffic," said Arthur French, chairman of Ireland West Airport.

The 2026 capital programme positions the airport to meet evolving regulatory standards while strengthening the operational foundations needed to support continued passenger growth.

Explore the full details of Ireland West Airport's 2026 capital investment programme at the original announcement.