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Westray Airport

Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom

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Westray Airport

Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
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Remote Orkney island airport serving the Westray community.

Location
Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
Westray Airport is a small regional airport located on the island of Westray in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom. It serves as a vital transport link for the island's small population, connecting residents to the Orkney mainland and beyond. The airport is operated by Loganair, which provides scheduled services to Kirkwall Airport on the Orkney mainland. One of its most notable connections is the route to the neighbouring island of Papa Westray, which is famously recognised as one of the shortest scheduled commercial flights in the world, lasting approximately two minutes under ideal conditions. Given its remote location and small scale, the airport has minimal facilities but plays a critical role in maintaining connectivity for island residents who depend on air travel for access to medical, commercial, and social services.
Terminals
The airport has a single, basic terminal building with minimal passenger facilities befitting its small island setting.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on Westray is limited, with local taxi and private vehicle options available for travel across the island.
Airlines here
Loganair is the sole airline operating at Westray Airport, providing scheduled services to Kirkwall and Papa Westray.
Notable facts
  • ›Westray Airport serves as a key lifeline link for the island's small resident population.
  • ›Loganair operates the Westray to Papa Westray route, one of the shortest scheduled flights in the world at around 2 minutes.
  • ›The airport connects Westray to Kirkwall, the main hub for Orkney Islands air travel.
  • ›The airfield has a grass and paved runway suitable for small propeller aircraft.
  • ›The route to Papa Westray is listed in the Guinness World Records as the world's shortest scheduled airline route.
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A tiny island airstrip connecting Orkney's remote northern parishes

Westray Airport is a small grass-and-tarmac airstrip serving the island of Westray in the Orkney archipelago, Scotland. It is best known as one terminus of the Westray to Papa Westray route, officially recognised as the world's shortest scheduled commercial flight at approximately 1.7 miles. The airport plays a vital lifeline role for islanders, supporting access to healthcare, commerce, and onward connections via Kirkwall.

Terminals
  • Westray Terminal — A compact single-room terminal building handling Loganair's inter-island services with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi services bookable via island contacts
  • Private car or pre-arranged pickup by accommodation
  • Bicycle hire available on the island seasonally
Nearby Hotels
  • The Cleaton House Hotel, Westray
  • Bis Geos self-catering cottages, Westray
  • No. 1 Broughton self-catering, Westray
Dining

The airport itself offers no food or beverage facilities given its minimal size. Westray has a small number of local cafes and the Cleaton House Hotel restaurant, which serves home-cooked food using local produce. Visitors are advised to plan meals around their accommodation or village shops, as options are limited and seasonal.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive well ahead of your scheduled flight as Loganair inter-island services operate on tight turnarounds.
  • Book the Papa Westray leg separately if you wish to experience the world's shortest scheduled flight.
  • Weather can cause short-notice cancellations; have flexible onward plans when island-hopping.
  • The island is small enough to explore by bicycle — consider hiring one to visit Noltland Castle and the Noup Head seabird cliffs.
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Airlines serving this airport

Livingston
LM
Linhas A
LM

Routes

WRY → KOILM · BNI
WRY → PPWLM · BNI
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Westray Airport is an airport at Aikerness, on Westray in the Orkney Islands, Scotland.

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