Aviation enthusiasts to get observation platform at Dublin Airport

The DAA has formally applied for planning permission for the new viewing platform at the airport’s perimeter

The DAA, which flagged the potential development last year, has told Fingal County Council that the new observation facility on Old Airport Road will formalise the position of a layby at the airport’s perimeter, locally known as ‘The Mound’, that attracts so-called ‘Avgeeks’ who park up to watch aircraft landing and taking off.

“The facility will provide a comfortable and safe space on an elevated platform for the community to view aircraft movements,” the DAA has told the council.

But following a pre-planning meeting, the council has also made the DAA remove a planned coffee dock at the viewing platform.

The DAA added that the platform will offer a clear view of the airport’s south runway, 10R/28L, has well as the cross runway, 16.34, “whilst providing facilities such as shelter, seating, parking and lighting”.

“Aircraft observation facilities are a…