12 Sept 2027
The UAS are again going to be part of the EHOD Weekend of SATURDAY 11th ~ SUNDAY 12th SEPTEMBER, 2027 to give the public FREE access for your family and friends to our amazing pair of authentic Second World War aircraft hangars.
Building on the record-breaking 12500 visitors during EHOD 2026 (up from 7200 in 2025) – seen by many as the largest EHOD weekend attraction within NI (having more than quadrupled in size in just 3 years) - the Ulster Aviation Society ('UAS') are again giving the public free access to their amazing pair of authentic Second World War hangars, raising awareness of the site's cultural significance and heritage, along with its educational benefit to the community.
We'll have many of our 55+ aircraft (including our recent acquisition, a Harrier Jump-jet) & vehicles outside in our compound again and some on display for the first time, providing family-friendly activities, whilst learning about the history of aviation in Ireland. Try out our Flight Simulators (we've now 7 of them!) and VR Headsets (we've 6 of them!) in our two Flight Sim & VR Suites.
We have extensive Car Parking (free), but expect LONG 15-20min queue once on site, so please be patient whilst our Volunteer Parking Marshals direct the traffic safely. Visitors will simply walk across from car parks, via middle Pedestrian gates (yellow signs) in Car Park 1, and tarmac path of Car Park 2 to our Welcome Marquee at the Main gates. Parking will involve a walk (100m) to the hangars, with a longer 300-400m walk possible if our overflow areas are required. Please follow the Event Signs and directions from our Disabled Parking (LIMITED SPACES!) will be available at the front of Car Park 1, or Car Park 2 for limited number of cars.
We will have mobile catering companies on-site again for Burgers & Lunch, Crepes, Teas & Coffees, plus Ice Cream van.
— NO Need to Pre-Book. Just arrive at Gate 3 (due to our location, you'll need a vehicle).— Extensive FREE Car Parking (will require a bit of a walk 100-300m. Use Pedestrian Gates at Top of Car Park 1, or follow yellow Pedestrian cones if in Car Park 2 or 3, to enter main hangar compound safely. Watch out for cars at all times. — Multiple Toilets & hand sanitisers in car parks, front compound and new rear compound areas.
— Multiple Disabled Toilets available.
— Baby-Changing facilities within bigger portaloo Toilets.
— FREE Guest Wi-Fi on 1.8Gb Fibre Broadband.
— Wheelchair friendly
— Disabled Parking available (limited spaces) in Car Park 1 + 2.
— "Well Behaved" Dogs ONLY permitted (Yappy dogs and their owners will be asked to leave!) — St John Ambulance on site to provide Medical cover
PLEASE DRESS FOR THE NORTHERN IRELAND WEATHER! Please bring a waterproof coat and wear sensible, preferably waterproof footwear.
The site is by Vehicle-access ONLY, so simply arrive through Gate 3 and enjoy an unforgettable family day out where history has wings.
IN ATTENDANCE TOO:
Military Vehicles Trust NI Branch Display will be displaying approximately EIGHT historic military vehicles in our new rear compound. https://www.mvt.org.uk/northern-ireland.html
Swing Dance Community NI and The Jenny Thomas Jammers Belfast are performing Authentic Solo Jazz alongside the Swing Dance Community NI, showcasing partnered Lindy Hop dancing to the sounds of the Golden Era of Swing. BOTH Saturday & Sunday Afternoons.
Face Painter.
The Rock Choir NI ladies will be performing on Sunday Afternoon only.
