Rathcoole Aerodrome is located in Rathcoole, west of Mallow, in

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. This

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, which has a single grass-strip runway, is licensed by the Aeronautical Services Department of the

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. It is operated by Rathcoole Flying Club.

Facilities

Rathcoole Aerodrome is at an

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of above

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. It has one

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, designated 09/27, which as a

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surface measuring .

References

External links

Corks' Airfields - Rathcoole (EIRT)
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