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Campbeltown Airport

Campbeltown, United Kingdom

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CALmedium airport

Campbeltown Airport

Campbeltown, United Kingdom
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Remote Scottish gateway serving the Kintyre Peninsula.

Opened
1934
Location
Campbeltown, United Kingdom
Campbeltown Airport (IATA: CAL, ICAO: EGEC) is a small regional airport located near Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It serves as a vital air link for this remote community, connecting the peninsula to the central belt of Scotland. The airport is operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), the publicly owned company that manages many of Scotland's regional airports. Loganair operates scheduled services from Campbeltown, providing connections to Glasgow. The airfield has a significant military heritage, having served as a Royal Naval Air Station (HMS Landrail) and later as a NATO base during the Cold War. Its long runways, a legacy of its military past, make it capable of handling larger aircraft than its current traffic would suggest.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling the limited passenger traffic on scheduled and charter services.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Campbeltown town centre is limited, with taxis being the primary option as there is no regular bus service directly serving the airport.
Airlines here
Loganair operates scheduled services at Campbeltown Airport, primarily connecting it to Glasgow.
Notable facts
  • ›Operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), which manages many Scottish regional airports.
  • ›The site has a long military history, formerly serving as RNAS Machrihanish (HMS Landrail) and later as RAF Machrihanish.
  • ›The airport's runway is exceptionally long at approximately 3,049 metres, a legacy of its NATO military use.
  • ›Located approximately 5 km north of Campbeltown town centre on the Kintyre Peninsula.
  • ›The former military base at Machrihanish adjacent to the airport has been subject to various redevelopment proposals.
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Gateway to Kintyre's rugged coastline and timeless Scottish landscapes

Campbeltown Airport, also known as Machrihanish Airport, is a small regional aerodrome serving the Kintyre peninsula on Scotland's west coast. Originally developed as a military airfield during World War II, it retains a characterful, utilitarian feel shaped by its RAF and US Navy heritage. Today it provides essential connectivity for this remote community, with limited scheduled services linking Campbeltown to Glasgow.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single-building terminal handling all passenger check-in, security, and arrivals for this small regional airport.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available from local Campbeltown operators
  • Car rental by prior arrangement with local companies
  • Private car or pre-booked transfers to Campbeltown town centre (approx. 5 km)
Nearby Hotels
  • Ardshiel Hotel, Campbeltown
  • Royal Hotel Campbeltown
  • Ugadale Hotel, Machrihanish
  • White Hart Hotel, Campbeltown
Dining

The terminal offers only very basic refreshment facilities given its small scale, so travellers are advised to eat before arriving. Campbeltown town centre, a short drive away, has several cafes, pubs, and restaurants serving traditional Scottish food and local seafood.

Traveller Tips
  • Book taxis in advance as there is no permanent taxi rank at the terminal.
  • Check weather conditions carefully — sea mist and wind on the Kintyre peninsula can affect flight schedules.
  • The historic Machrihanish Golf Club is adjacent to the airport and worth a visit for golf enthusiasts.
  • Campbeltown is home to several whisky distilleries; plan time to explore them if your schedule allows.
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Campbeltown Airport
Encyclopaedia

Campbeltown Airport is located at Machrihanish, 3 miles (6 km) west of Campbeltown, near the tip of the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll and Bute on the west coast of Scotland.

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