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GFC is a non-profit club dedicated to keeping the dream of flight alive in Galway.Members can avail of C172 aircraft and the highest standards of training.

The club operates Cessna 172 (EI-MCG & EI-NFW) aircraft, along with many privately owned aircraft Galway saw its first aircraft in 1912, nine years after the Wright Brothers’ first powered flight. For more than seventy years Galway people, who share a love of flying, have come together to provide the resources and support needed to sustain a popular flying club on the outskirts of the city. The Ga

lway Flying Club, resident at Galway Airport, is today a successful and vibrant voluntary club that provides excellent facilities for its members and encourages the next generation of enthusiasts to take up aeroplane flying as a leisure activity

31/01/2026

A different kind of traffic on the apron this weekend ✈️🏁

Day to day, the airport is used by the flying club, fire service, civil defence and others. This weekend, we were delighted to share our corner of Galway Airport with the Galway Rally as they used the airfield as their service area for the rally weekend.

Credit to club member John for the photo.

28/12/2025

Congratulations to Aidan Murphy on his first solo flight today! Pictured with his instructor, Conall, and other members of the club celebrating with him. Well done!

27/11/2025

Galway flying club is honoured to be shortlisted for the General and Sport Aviation award in this year’s Aviation Industry Awards at the Crowne Plaza hotel, Dublin Airport. Our voluntary, community-centred ethos, exceptional safety record, and commitment to excellence were all taken into account by the judges. The winner will be announced tomorrow evening. We wish the best of luck to all of the nominees.

17/11/2025

Last week, we were proud to present a cheque for €6500 to Galway Hospice - a cause that is very important to our members. This was the proceeds from a table quiz that we ran. Pictured are Ian, Jarlath and John from Galway flying club, and Brendan and Pat from the Galway Hospice.

10/11/2025

Congratulations to Conor Casey who passed his flight skills test today! Pictured with the club CFI, Cormac and flight examiner, Trevor.

08/11/2025

A great night for a great cause!

Galway Flying Club took to the ground this time, hosting a table quiz in support of Galway Hospice. Huge thanks to Jarlath and the team for organising, and to everyone who came along, donated, and helped make it such a success.

We are a fully voluntary organisation and we know how important it is to support good causes. We’re proud to support our local community and the incredible work done by Galway Hospice.

19/09/2025

Big congrats to club member, Robert, who passed his PPL skills test earlier today. Pictured with his flight examiner, Trevor. Well done!

09/09/2025

Another solo this evening as Leo took his first flight solo under the watchful eye of GFC instructor Ciaran Scully. Well done Leo!

15/07/2025

Congratulations to Brian who flew his first solo this evening! He is pictured on the left with GFC instructor Ciaran Scully on the right.

12/07/2025

Our members were enjoying the great weather today! Some went for breakfast in Sligo, some took a sightseeing trip to The Burren. Others went to the Waterford Aero Club Fly In and one student did a solo cross country to Abbeyshrule and Shannon.

30/06/2025

Galway flying club was well represented on the Airbus A330 flight deck today for an Aer Lingus flight to Denver, Colorado. In front is long-time club member and first officer Brendan Grealish. In the first officer seat is Ciaran Connor who completed his first solo with Galway flying club. On the left is Captain for the flight, Malachy O’Curry.

13/06/2025

Congratulations to Irene on taking her first solo flight this evening! It’s a huge milestone to reach, and a flight you’ll never forget.

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Galway Airport, Carnmore
Galway
00000

Opening Hours

Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+35391755477

Website

http://www.galwayflyingclub.org/

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