Shannon Airport full year results recorded a turnover of €73.1m and an EBITDA of €18.3m. The results confirmed a 7pc increase in passenger numbers for 2024, reaching over 2.1m passengers, the highest in fifteen years.
An investment programme exceeding €30m is underway, focusing on infrastructure enhancements and sustainability initiatives, including a solar PV farm.
The airport secured a major US client for the Shannon Airport Business Park, bolstering its role as a hub for foreign direct investment and commerce.
Shannon Airport aims to expand its route network and improve customer experience while contributing nearly €4bn annually to the Irish economy.
CEO Mary Considine shared: “We exceeded our 2024 passenger growth target at Shannon Airport, welcoming over 2.1m passengers. During 2024 we celebrated the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Group and reflected on a decade of significant economic contributions.”
“We were delighted to recently welcome a new client to the Shannon Airport Business Park. Frontier Scientific Solutions, a major US-based logistics company has taken up residence in Block S, our newly built multi-purpose facility. This temperature-controlled storage and pharmaceutical distribution company from North Carolina joins our growing family of companies at the Business Park.
“During 2024 we celebrated the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Group and reflected on a decade of significant economic contributions. Among these is an investment of over €180 million across the airport and commercial property business as part of the Group’s development strategy. The Shannon Airport Group generates almost €4 billion annually for the national economy and supports over 20,000 jobs. Our impact extends beyond aviation, driving tourism, trade, and economic growth across the region. These results reaffirm our commitment to being a catalyst for positive change and development.
“While there is significant global volatility and uncertainty during 2025 and beyond, we are committed to driving innovation and resilience to navigate these challenges together.
“As a Group we are pleased with our achievements in 2024, but with the right policies and support we believe we can achieve much more. This is why we are pleased the National Programme for Government includes a commitment to a review of National Aviation Policy to maximise the use of regional airports.
“We call on Government to support us to continue to grow by expanding the scope for the 2026-2030 Regional Airports Programme. Optimising the State’s airport network is crucial to achieve the vision and ambitions of Project Ireland 2040 and the National Planning Framework, ensuring a balanced distribution of economic growth in Ireland.
“The year ahead promises to be positive and full of opportunities as we remain dedicated to enhancing the passenger experience, expanding our route network, and continuing our investments in airport transformation and sustainability initiatives. Customer care will continue to be at the core of everything we do across the Group in 2025. Our strong growth is the result of the hard work of our dedicated team, the support of our customers and stakeholders, our strategic partnerships and government support and we sincerely thank our passengers, partners, and our people for their unwavering support and dedication,
