Curtailing night flights at Dublin Airport could have big impact on cargo: report

Airport’s new north runway due in 2021 would involve the banning of take-offs and landings between 11pm and 7am

There are currently around 100 take-offs and landings at Dublin Airport every night

Moves to restrict the number of night-time flights in and out of Dublin Airport could have “significant implications” for both cargo and passenger operations there, a new report has stated.

The airport’s new north runway is due to be completed next year, but its planning conditions are set to ban take-offs and arrivals between 11pm and 7am.

A further condition will restrict the number of night-time movements at the entire airport to 65. There are ...