Islay Airport and the Local Community

Islay airport played host to a celebration of flight and local life when it held the 12th annual Air Show and Open Day on Saturday August 22nd 2009. The Air Show was organised to celebrate the history of the airport and the range of aircraft that have used its services since the first recorded flight there in July 1928, with proceeds from the event going to the Islay Museum of Life.

On show were a range of display Aircraft including:

• YAK 52
• Spitfire
• Messerschmitt
• Special Bi-plane
• SE5 World War 1 Bi-plane
• And the Parachute Display Team from Strathallan

Features of this year's programme will be aerobatic displays by a variety of aircraft, a simulated rescue by HM Coastguard, and a simulated rescue by Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service.

Entrance fees, dates, free parking, great catering from the Drome Cafe and further information on this year's event will be available soon. If you would like to be included in the newsletter for the event, please click here to sign up.  The 2010 Air Show will be held on Saturday 21st August 2010.

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 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 to request an application pack, please visit www.airdiscountscheme.com.