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Benbecula Airport
Benbecula lies between North Uist and South Uist in the Western Isles. Benbecula Airport, located on the west coast of the island, provides important support services to the QinetiQ Hebrides Ranges. The airport handles roughly 32,000 passengers per year.
Benbecula Airport
Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd
Benbecula Airport
Balivanich
Benbecula
Scotland
HS7 5LW
Map and Directions
Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd
Benbecula Airport
Balivanich
Benbecula
Scotland
HS7 5LW
Map and Directions
+44 (0) 1870 602051
+44 (0) 1870 602278
A newsagent is available at Benbecula airport.
Mon-Fri 09:00-17:45,
Sat 09:00-16:45,
Sun 1230 - 1400
(and by arrangement)
Sat 09:00-16:45,
Sun 1230 - 1400
(and by arrangement)
Caf serving hot and cold snacks and drinks.
There are ramp facilities at the entrance to the terminal and staff are available to assist on request. An ambulift is available for boarding aircraft.
Specially designed toilets and reserved parking for disabled badge holders.
Specially designed toilets and reserved parking for disabled badge holders.
Information desk inside the main building.
Driving Directions
From the A865 which runs through the islands take the B892 road. The airport is in the north of the island and is clearly signposted.
Bus
Buses run regularly between the airport and points within Benbecula, North and South Uist. A regular bus service operates to and from the airport, during the week. For more information call Hebredian Coaches, 01870 620345.
Car Hire
There are several companies offering car and van rental in Benbecula which can easily be contacted from the airport.
Taxi Providers
There are several companies in Benbecula which can easily be contacted from the airport.
Benbecula Taxis +44 (0) 1870 602464
MacVicars Taxis +44 (0) 1870 603197
From the A865 which runs through the islands take the B892 road. The airport is in the north of the island and is clearly signposted.
Bus
Buses run regularly between the airport and points within Benbecula, North and South Uist. A regular bus service operates to and from the airport, during the week. For more information call Hebredian Coaches, 01870 620345.
Car Hire
There are several companies offering car and van rental in Benbecula which can easily be contacted from the airport.
Taxi Providers
There are several companies in Benbecula which can easily be contacted from the airport.
Benbecula Taxis +44 (0) 1870 602464
MacVicars Taxis +44 (0) 1870 603197
Airport information:
ICAO Code: EGPLIATA Code: BEB
Usage: Public
Runway Length: 6,023
Runway Elevation: 19
Runways: 2
Terminals: 1
Airlines: Highland Airways, Loganair, PDG Helicopters
Operator: Highlands & Islands Airport Ltd
Dom/Int: Domestic Only
Aircraft Stands: 4
Heliport: Yes
Annual Capacity: 40,000