Proceeds in aid of local charities, sponsored by Sheelin Boats
Lough Sheelin Airfield, Tonagh, Co. Cavan, is hosting a Mayfly-In event on Sunday, 24th of May 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm. (weather permitting)
Lough Sheelin Airfield is a grass short strip airfield on the Cavan/Meath border along the Inny river beside one of Europe’s finest brown trout fishing lakes. Aviators and anglers, light aircraft, floatplanes and STOL pilots, all welcome.
Come, spend a while, or the day, on the airfield with food, refreshments, and chat, or fishing the lake, or both. Overnight camping can be arranged prior. Bring a flyrod and waders, or call us to book a boat in advance, and enjoy both the buzz of the fly-in, and the rise of the mayfly on the lake. If possible, please radio in advance about 5 miles out, and avoid flying low over houses.
| Airfield Coordinates: | N 53:79.645 W 07:28.458 |
| Airfield Location | 7 NM N of Castlepollard (Westmeath) 4.5 NM WNW of Oldcastle (Meath) |
| Frequency: | 123.450 MHz (Callsign: Sheelin Airfield) |
| Runways: | 14/32 (Windsock adjacent midpoint of runway) |
| Length: | 345 x 10 metres |
| Surface: | Grass |
| Elevation: | 230 ft amsl |
| Circuits | 1000’ to the South of the airfield: RH circuit for RWY 14 LH circuit for RWY 32 |
Circuit and approach images on Google maps: Lough Sheelin Airfield/photos
Airfield weather: https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/IKILBR5
Airfield Contact: +353 872 516 777
Sheelin Boats: +353 872 764 988