Newtownards

EGAD

NATS AIP (2026-08-06)
54.5854°N, 5.6841°W
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9ft
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Set at the northern tip of Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland, making it easy for visiting pilots to find. This busy general aviation hub sits near Scrabo Tower and the lough's shoreline, with the market town of Newtownards offering food and lodging just a short trip from the airfield.

Runways

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

03/21

031.17° / 211.17°
Asphalt
791×18m
0321

08/26

076.90° / 256.91°
Asphalt
566×18m
0826

15/33

149.51° / 329.52°
Asphalt
640×18m
1533

Fuel & fees

Prices observed from the airfield's official site and may not be current — confirm before flying. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.

Landing£10.00–£70.00
Parking£10.00–£30.00/night
Other charges£15.00–£40.00

Data from ulsterflyingclub.com

Contact

Prior permission (PPR)

PPR required
via phone
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Website

ulsterflyingclub.com/2017

PPR (9am to 5pm)

+442891813327

Fax

+442891814575

Club Office - all enquires including PPR

fly@ulsterflyingclub.com

Aerodrome Manager

manager@ulsterflyingclub.com

Administrator: Ulster Flying Club

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Places near Newtownards

within 20km

Restaurants near Newtownards(20)

Tim Hortons

$
3.6 star rating
2km
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5min
•
30min

Giuseppe's Pizzeria

2km
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5min
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10min
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35min

Haptik

$$ - $$$
4.6 star rating
2km
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10min
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10min
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35min

Little Wing Pizzeria

2km
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10min
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35min

Hotels near Newtownards(20)

Mayfield House

3km
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10min
•
40min

Strangford Arms Hotel

$$
3.8 star rating
3km
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5min
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10min
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50min

Clandeboye Lodge Hotel

$$$$
4.7 star rating
8km
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15min
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30min

The Loft

9km
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15min
•
45min

Things to Do near Newtownards(25)

Captain Jacks Play Centre

3km
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10min
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10min
•
50min

Ulster Historical Foundation

5km
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10min
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15min

Barr's Bay

6km
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15min
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20min

Drumawhey Junction Railway

8km
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15min
•
30min

Weather

Data from aviationweather.gov

About Newtownards (EGAD)

Newtownards (EGAD) is a general aviation airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 9 feet. It has 6 runways: 03 791m (Asphalt), 21 791m (Asphalt), 08 566m (Asphalt), 26 566m (Asphalt), 15 640m (Asphalt), 33 640m (Asphalt).

Set at the northern tip of Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland, making it easy for visiting pilots to find. This busy general aviation hub sits near Scrabo Tower and the lough's shoreline, with the market town of Newtownards offering food and lodging just a short trip from the airfield.

Pilots flying into Newtownards will find plenty to do nearby. There are 20 restaurants within reach, with Tim Hortons just a 28-minute walk from the airfield. 20 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 2.5km away. 25 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

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