The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has published the first temporary airspace restrictions associated with the forthcoming visit of US President Donald Trump to Ireland, with Temporary Restricted Areas (TRAs) established around Shannon Airport and Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg in County Clare.
The restrictions will be in force from Saturday 12th September to Monday 14th September 2026 and are expected to form part of a wider security operation surrounding the visit. While details of the President’s itinerary have yet to be fully confirmed, further airspace restrictions are anticipated, particularly in the Dublin area, while additional measures may also be introduced along the route between Dublin and Shannon.
Under the notice published by the IAA, two restricted areas have been established:
- TRA 1 centred near Shannon Airport with a radius of 15 nautical miles.
- TRA 2 centred on the Doonbeg area with a radius of 10 nautical miles.
Both restricted areas extend from the surface to 5,000 feet AMSL and will operate between 12th and 14th September.
The IAA states that the restrictions have been introduced for security reasons at the request of the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and that the airspace within the TRAs will be classified as ICAO Class C during the activation periods.
For general aviation pilots, the restrictions will effectively close the affected airspace to most civilian operations. Exemptions apply to state aircraft, Irish Coast Guard operations, HEMS flights on operational missions, aircraft specifically authorised by An Garda Síochána, and scheduled commercial airline traffic operating to and from Shannon Airport. All other aircraft will be prohibited from entering the restricted areas while they are active.
The notice advises that a NOTAM will be issued by the AIS office prior to activation and that operators seeking further information should contact the Department of Justice through the published coordination channels.
With preparations for the presidential visit continuing, pilots planning flights in the west of Ireland during the weekend of 12th-14th September are advised to monitor NOTAMs closely. Additional restrictions affecting Dublin and any enroute movements between Dublin and Shannon are expected to be announced as the final details of the visit are confirmed.
The full notice is available to read here.
