Birr Airfield is located south
of the town of
Birr in
County Offaly
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in
Ireland
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. It was originally called Birr View Air Strip. The area for many years has been closely linked with aviation, dating from the time of the British Army air strip which was very near the present air field.
The Ormand Flying Club has been in operation at Birr Airfield for over 30 years. The club is a Registered Training Facility for the new
JAR PPL Licence. The airfield has one landing strip which is orientated north/south. Recent construction of a
hangar
A hangar is a building or structure designed to hold aircraft or spacecraft. Hangars are built of metal, wood, or concrete. The word ''hangar'' comes from Middle French ''hanghart'' ("enclosure near a house"), of Germanic origin, from Frankish ...
allows overnight storage of aircraft with
avgas
Avgas (aviation gasoline, also known as aviation spirit in the UK) is an aviation fuel used in aircraft with spark-ignited internal combustion engines. ''Avgas'' is distinguished from conventional gasoline (petrol) used in motor vehicles, w ...
and
mogas facilities on site.
Open to the public, however prior permission is required.
References
External links
Ormand Flying Club
Airports in the Republic of Ireland
Buildings and structures in Birr, County Offaly
Transport in County Offaly
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