Barra Airport – BRR
Locally known as Port-adhair Bharraigh and Barra Eoligarry Airport, Barra Airport is a public airport located on the island of Barra, which is under the rule of the Outer Hebrides. Specifically, the airport can be found on the northern end of the island, near the bay of Traigh Mhòr. Barra Airport serves most of the towns on the island, including Castlebay, Scotland. It is currently operated by the Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, the same owner of the majority of the regional airports in the country. The airfield is assigned the IATA code of BRR and ICAO code of EGPR.
Best Time to Visit
Barra Eoligarry Airport was officially opened to the public in 1936. Among the airports across the globe, this regional airfield is the only one of its kind to use a tidal beach for a runway. There are a total of three sand runways in Barra Airport, all of which are over 2,000 feet in length. The three airstrips form a triangle and are marked with permanent wooden poles. The Twin Otters aircraft of Loganair airline can easily land into the runways during low tide. At high tide, the tracks are submerged, so flights depend primarily on the tide. Make sure to include the nearby town of Benbecula if you’re coming into Barra Island.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Around a five-minute drive from Barra Airport are the beachfront lodging of Crofters Cottage Self Catering, Crannag Beachside Cottage, and Number Nine Cottage, all of which offer cozy facilities away from the road.
On this page it is easy to search for Castlebay, Scotland, UK airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Castlebay, Scotland, UK (BRR-Barra) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BRR airport.
Most of these BRR
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Castlebay, Scotland, UK
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Castlebay, Scotland, UK Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Castlebay, Scotland, UK (BRR-Barra)
If you planning to travel to Castlebay, Scotland, UK (BRR-Barra), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 4:45 AM.
The temperature feels like 47.2 with a humidity level of 84 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 86 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southeast at a speed of 11 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 8:12 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/29
Light rain
48°F
High: 49°F
Low: 47°F
Precipitation: 85%
Tuesday
4/30
Light rain
50°F
High: 53°F
Low: 51°F
Precipitation: 85%
Wednesday
5/1
Overcast clouds
54°F
High: 59°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 40%
Thursday
5/2
Few clouds
57°F
High: 63°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
5/3
Clear Sky
57°F
High: 59°F
Low: 53°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
5/4
Light shower rain
53°F
High: 53°F
Low: 51°F
Precipitation: 70%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Castlebay, Scotland, UK BRR airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free BRR airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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