Campbeltown Airport is preparing to host a spectacular two day air show which is expected to attract more than 8,000 visitors.

The Mull of Kintyre Air Show weekend on 22 and 23 July will be the largest event of its kind staged at the airport operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited.

Attractions over the weekend include fly ins by vintage and classic aircraft, a fly past by a US Air Force Rockwell B1-B Lancer strategic bomber and a host of displays, stalls, motorbike stunt riding, vintage cars and flight simulator rides.

The weekend has been organised by Kintyre and Argyll Events Limited, a partnership of HIAL, the council and local enterprise company which was formed to organise the previous air show in 2003.

The impressive array of attractions also include the Red Bull Matadors, Utterly Butterly aircraft, helicopter pleasure flights by Lothian Helicopters, RAF Hawk aircraft from 208 Squadron, a Dakota DC3 from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the RAF Falcons parachute display team.

Derrick Lang, Highlands and Islands Airports’ acting regional manager south said: “The previous air show at Campbeltown in 2003 attracted 5,000 people and 80 aircraft and we hope that this year’s two day event will prove an even bigger draw for visitors. This is a unique opportunity to see a selection of classic and military aircraft in one place and should be a fantastic family day out with the range of ground attractions also on offer at the airport.

“We have again joined the local authority and local enterprise company in staging this event as part of the airport’s wider role in promoting economic development in the area. A key growth market for the airport is the general aviation sector and we are expecting many private pilots to fly in to the airport for the weekend.

“We would also like to express our thanks to our sponsors and Defence Estates at RAF Machrihanish for their support in facilitating the Mull of Kintyre Air Show,” said Mr Lang.

Campbeltown Airport is located at RAF Machrihanish on the Kintyre peninsula, three miles from Campbeltown. Full parking facilities will be signposted from the B843 road and visitor entry will start at 10.30am on Saturday and 10.00 am on Sunday.

Prices for entry to the event are:

• Special weekend family ticket, £35, includes entry on both days, car parking both days and a complimentary programme. If you have 2 adults plus 3 kids it does not cost any extra.
• Saturday 22nd July – Adults £4.00, Child (up to 14 years) £2.00, car parking £2.00.
• Sunday 23rd July – Adults £6.00, Child (up to 14 years) £3.00, car parking £2.00.

For further information visit the www.mullofkintyreairshow.co.uk website.