Islay Airport (IATA: ILY, ICAO: EGPI) is a small regional airport located on the Isle of Islay, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It serves as the primary air link connecting this remote Hebridean island to the Scottish mainland, providing a vital lifeline for residents and visitors alike. The airport is operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), the public body responsible for managing many of Scotland's regional and island airports. It handles a modest volume of passengers annually, with most traffic consisting of scheduled services to Glasgow and occasional charter flights. Islay is internationally renowned for its Scotch whisky distilleries, including Lagavulin, Laphroaig, and Bowmore, and the airport plays an important role in supporting the island's tourism and whisky industries by providing efficient air access to what would otherwise be a long ferry or overland journey.