Benbecula Airport – BEB Airport
Benbecula Airport is a private airport located in Benbecula, Scotland, UK. It is operated HIAL or the Highlands and Islands Airports Limited. It serves the island of Benbecula as well as areas nearby. Aside from passenger service being offered in the airport, other services are offered as well.
Best Time to Visit
The history of BEB Airport takes back since the 1930s. Benbecula is not new to aircrafts. As early as the 1930s aircrafts have operated in the island. A RAF base was built in June 1942 during the war. When the war ended, the once RAF Benbecula eventually became Benbecula Airport. Loganair, British Airways, and Highland Airways operate flights to Glasgow, Inverness, and Stornoway. Today the airport boasts of an attractive terminal that even comes with a cafeteria. Residents from Glenbrittle, Milovaig, and Tarskavaig benefit from the flight services available in the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several accommodations available in Benbecula ranging from hotels to hostels and campsites. The Nunton House Hostel offers beautiful views from every room. It is also conveniently only a 6-minute drive away from the airport. TaighTindill is a simple hotel. Rooms may be on the smaller side but beds are comfortable and warm. It is also only 4 minutes away from the airport. The Dark Island Hotel is a beautiful country-style hotel with comfortable beds and a sprawling lawn surrounding it with beautiful views on the horizon. It is only 11 minutes away from the airport. 7.26 miles from the airport is the Orosay Inn, which has a restaurant, and a bar/lounge.
Benbecula Airport isn’t the only airport option residents and tourists alike can settle for. Barra Airport is located less than 2 hours away from Benbecula.
