Pilots planning to operate in the North-East this weekend should be aware of a Temporary Restricted Area (TRA) that will be in force over Slane, Co. Meath, in connection with security arrangements for the Slane concert event. The Irish Aviation Authority has announced that a Temporary Restricted Area will be established in the vicinity of Slane Castle on Saturday 18th July and Sunday 19th July 2026.
Restricted Airspace Details
The restricted area comprises:
Lateral Limits
- A circle with a radius of 1 nautical mile
- Centre: 53°42’36.7″N 006°33’35.2″W (Slane Castle)
Vertical Limits:
- Surface to 3,000 ft AMSL
Times of Operation
- Daily from 1200 UTC to 2300 UTC
- Saturday 18th July 2026
- Sunday 19th July 2026
The TRA will be classified as ICAO Class C airspace as an element of it is located within the Dublin CTA.
Flight Restrictions
The restriction has been established following a request from the Department of Justice on security grounds and applies to aircraft and rockets operating within the specified area. Flights permitted within the TRA include:
- State aircraft
- Irish Coast Guard aircraft
- HEMS operators on operational missions
- Aircraft specifically authorised by the controlling authority, An Garda Síochána, Navan
- Scheduled commercial traffic to and from Dublin Airport, including missed approaches (MAPs)
All other aircraft operations are prohibited during the periods of activation. The IAA has also stated that any exemptions or permissions normally available to civil general aviation traffic will not be valid within the TRA during the restriction periods.
NOTAM
A NOTAM has been issued to notify activation of the TRA. Pilots are strongly advised to check NOTAMs and conduct a thorough pre-flight briefing before operating in the area over the weekend. As always, Flying in Ireland reminds all pilots that infringement of a Temporary Restricted Area may have significant safety and security implications. The full notice is available to read here.
