Passenger numbers at Shannon Airport were 1,958,729 in 2023, the highest since 2009, up 23pc on 2022 and 14pc on pre pandemic 2019.
- Europe 748k (up 41pc on 2022 & 51pc on 2019),
- Britain 838k (up 31pc on 2022 & 8.7pc on 2019),
- Transatlantic 296k back to 89pc of 2019 levels & up 24pc on 2022
- Transfer traffic is back to 68pc of 2019 levels (off a low phase).
A written statement by the Shannon Airport Group said it has invested €17m in its Shannon Campus in 2023, improving property solutions for businesses and enhancing airport facilities.
The Shannon Airport Group implemented sustainability initiatives, including achieving Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2 certification and undertaking a major lighting project to reduce energy consumption. They also introduced EV charging points and electric vehicles and unveiled a five-year Biodiversity Action Plan.
Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group said: “These results are a testament to the hard work of our team across The Shannon Airport Group, the loyalty of our customers and stakeholders, and support from Government.
“Shannon Airport’s temporary inclusion in the Regional Airports Programme helped us enormously to rebuild in the aftermath of COVID-19, and in 2023, much welcome Government funding supported our airport operation.
“We have achieved much, but know we can achieve even more for our region with continued Government support. Ultimately, Shannon Airport’s permanent inclusion in the Regional Airports Programme will deliver economic benefits for Ireland, aligning as it does with the Government’s own ambitions for ensuring balanced regional development. We have been lobbying hard for this for some time and continue to do so as we await the outcome of the Government’s Mid-Term Review of the Programme due shortly.”
“We believe the year ahead will be positive. Our airport and commercial property activities create an environment that boosts economic growth and helps the region develop. Shannon was voted the best Irish airport brand in 2023 by Red C, and our customer focused approach will continue to be at the core of everything we do at Shannon Airport in 2024, as will growing our commercial property portfolio.”
“The strategic location of Shannon Airport offers huge potential for the development of sustainable aviation technology and the production of green fuel for the aviation sector, as recommended by the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce Report. We will continue to work closely with the Taskforce and Government to seize this opportunity.”
