Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd.
Benbecula Airport
Date: 15 March 2010
Last updated: 11/03/2010 12:16
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Benbecula Airport (BEB) Balivanich Benbecula Western Isles HS7 5LW T 01870 602051 F 01870 602278 The airport serves the islands of Benbecula, North and South Uist in the Western Isles of Scotland. The islands, linked by a series of road causeways, boast fantastic beaches and the machair coastal grassland typical of the region. They are a popular destination for outdoor pursuits and country sports, including salmon fishing. They are also renowned for the quality of their local produce harvested from the land and sea. Scheduled Flights The following scheduled air services operate from the airport: Barra – Flybe Glasgow – Flybe Stornoway – Highland Airways For flight information and booking contact: Flybe www.flybe.com or www.flybe.com/ads for Air Discount Scheme members T 0871 700 0535 Highland Airways T 0845 450 2245 Terminal Facilities Opening Hours Mon – Fri 0800 – 1745 Sat 0800 – 1000 and 1545 – 1745 Sun 1100 – 1230 Information Desk T 01870 602051 Passenger terminal facilities include:
Facilities for the Disabled If you require assistance please make arrangements prior to arrival through your airline or by contacting the airport on T 01870 602051.
Car Parking Free of charge car parking, including disabled parking bays and pick up/drop off areas, is provided adjacent to the terminal building. Drivers are advised that vehicles and their contents are left at their own risk. Car Hire There are several businesses offering car and van rental in Benbecula. MacLennans Garage T 01870 602191 Ask Car Hire T 01870 602818 Laing Motors Car Hire T 01878 700267 www.laingmotors.co.uk Taxi Providers Local taxis can be booked in advance or contacted on arrival from the airport terminal. Benbecula Taxis T 01870 602464 MacVicar’s Taxis T 01870 603197 Public Transport Buses run regularly between the airport and points within Benbecula, North and South Uist. Contact the airport for timetable information. Tourist Information Lochmaddy Tourist Information Centre Lochboisdale Tourist Information Centre Or visit the www.visithebrides.com and www.visitscotland.com websites. Aircraft Refuelling Services Loganair T 07909 965 670 Air Charters The following providers offer air charter services: Highland Airways T 01667 462664 Loganair T 0141 848 7594 PDG Helicopters T 0870 607 9000 Information for Pilots Click here for the airport’s operational information. Useful Phone Numbers
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 Air Discount Scheme The Scottish Government's Air Discount Scheme (ADS) provides a 40 per cent reduction on air fares between Scotland's remotest communities and Scottish cities. ADS applies to people whose main residence is any of the following: Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland, Islay and Jura, Caithness and North-west Sutherland. It includes students from these areas who are studying away from home. For more information on ADS, eligibility criteria and application information please visit the www.airdiscountscheme.com website. |
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