It’s been confirmed that US President Joe Biden will arrive and depart from Ireland West Airport this Friday.
This is the first ever time a US president will have landed at the airport.
Joe Biden is set to touch down at Knock on Friday afternoon, paying a visit to the Knock Shrine and is also scheduled to visit the North Mayo Heritage and Genealogical Centre’s family history research unit.
The visit to Mayo will conclude when Mr Biden makes a public speech at St Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina.
Passengers are advised that normal operations will continue at Ireland West Airport at all times, however, travelling members of the public should allow additional time to arrive at the airport due to possible rolling road closures.
Only those who are travelling on flights or collecting incoming passengers will be permitted access to the airport as the approach roads will be closed to the general public on Friday.
