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Benbecula Airport

Balivanich, United Kingdom

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Benbecula Airport

Balivanich, United Kingdom

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19 ft

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Remote Hebridean gateway serving the Outer Isles.

Opened

1936

Location

Balivanich, United Kingdom

Benbecula Airport is a small regional airport located at Balivanich on the island of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. It serves as a vital lifeline link for the local island community, providing essential air connections to the Scottish mainland. The airport is operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), a Scottish Government-owned company that manages a network of airports across the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Its runway and facilities are also used in connection with the nearby military range on South Uist. Due to the island's remote location and limited road and ferry alternatives, air travel is a critical component of daily life for residents, enabling access to healthcare, commerce, and wider travel connections.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building offering basic passenger facilities suited to its low traffic volumes.

Getting to & from

Local bus services and taxis connect the airport to Balivanich and other parts of Benbecula and the surrounding islands.

Airlines here

Loganair is the primary airline operating at Benbecula, providing scheduled services to Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Inverness.

Notable facts

›Operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) on behalf of the Scottish Government.
›The airport serves a dual civilian and military function, with proximity to the South Uist missile range.
›Benbecula is connected to both North and South Uist by causeways, making the airport accessible across multiple islands.
›Flights are considered lifeline services, often subsidised to ensure connectivity for remote communities.
›The airfield was originally developed during World War II for military use.

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Airlines serving this airport

Flybe

Routes

BEB → GLABE · SF3

BEB → SYYBE · SF3

Aircraft operating here

Saab SF340A/B2 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Benbecula Airport is located on the island of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides, off the West Coast of Scotland. It is a small rural airport owned and maintained by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited.

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