Overnight noise expected as Ronaldsway airport set to begin drainage works

No disruption to flights; work confined to two nights only, confirms government

Residents in parts of the south of the Island are being warned to expect noise disruption later this week as Isle of Man Airport carries out essential overnight work as part of a major drainage improvement project.

The work is scheduled to take place between 8.30pm and 5.30am on two consecutive nights: Thursday 21 to Friday 22 August, and again from Friday 22 to Saturday 23 August. It will involve multiple excavators and rock breakers operating on restricted areas of the airfield while flights are not running.

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood has issued an apology in advance, acknowledging the work is likely to cause disturbance.

Due to the open nature of the aerodrome and a lack of natural noise barriers, sound is expected to carry to nearby areas including Derbyhaven, Ballasalla and Castletown. The level of impact may vary depending on weather and atmospheric conditions.

Interim Airport Director Geoff Pugh stressed that the project will not affect airport operations.

The work forms part of a wider investment in the airport’s infrastructure aimed at strengthening its “long-term resilience and operational safety”.

Dr Haywood and Mr Pugh sat down with Christian Jones:

Further details of the drainage programme are available HERE.