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Inverness Airport Passenger Update: Tuesday 5 May 2026

We are currently experiencing staffing issues which means that we are having to schedule some closures to our air traffic service at Inverness Airport over the coming weeks.

Published: 5th May 2026

• Run the Runway takes off at Stornoway Airport

  The first ever Run the Runway event at Stornoway Airport was held on Saturday 18 April.

  Published: 14th May 2026

  

• Collaboration brings improved training facilities at Dundee Airport

  A programme of improvements to the Dundee Airport Fire Training Site have been completed following work on a project with Scotland Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS). 

  Published: 21st April 2026

  

• Electric aircraft visits HIAL airports

  On 30 March, CEO of HIAL, Paul Kelsall attended an event organised in Glasgow to mark the successful completion of a programme of the UK’s first electric flight demonstrations across Scotland.

  Published: 8th April 2026

  

• Inverness Airport welcomes new easyJet service to Birmingham

  Passengers across the Highlands can now enjoy a new direct connection to the West Midlands, following the launch of easyJet’s inaugural service between Inverness Airport and Birmingham Airport.

  Published: 31st March 2026

  

• Run the Runway event at Stornoway Airport

  On Saturday 18 April, participants are being invited to run or walk to raise funds for charity.

  Published: 26th March 2026

  

• Lapland from Inverness returns for 2026

  A popular festive charter flight from Inverness Airport to Finnish Lapland is set to return on 19 December, following the success of two sold-out trips in 2025.

  Published: 24th March 2026

  

• Campbeltown Airport Magazine Feature

  Campbeltown Airport is the focus of an article in the latest edition of Airport Operator, the quarterly magazine published by Airports UK. 

  Published: 18th March 2026

  

• Continued funding for the Wick to Aberdeen air service

  Scottish Ministers have confirmed additional funding towards the continuation of the existing Wick to Aberdeen PSO route until 14 August 2026.

  Published: 16th March 2026

  

• Non-Executive Member re-appointed to the HIAL Board

  Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, Jim Fairlie MSP, has announced the re-appointment of Isabel Todenhoefer as a Non-Executive Director of the Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd Board.

  Published: 12th March 2026