Pilot reviews of Stornoway Airfield
| “ | I flew in from Fife airport on 26th May 2014 on a direct GPS track. I climbed to 6,500 feet for good terrain clearance and got traffic service from Leuchars 126.5 and then Scottish Mil on 134.3. I remained at 6,500 crossing The Minch and was cleared direct to finals for runway 36. I was directed to park on the Lower Apron where there are several concrete blocks for tying down. Paid £2.58 per litre for Avgas, and £16.79 for landing fee for my Cessna 150. Good ATC service and very helpful airport staff. We had a nice light lunch at the airport Cafe. Pre-booked with Stornoway Car Hire, 01851 702658 who came promptly with the car. Good briefing facilities on departure. ” |
| “ |  Visited on 16th April 2008, ATC were very helpful upon arrival telephoning to find us a bed for the night, it was surprising to find that some places were fully booked in April! We got a taxi from the small terminal which cost £7 into town where we stayed in a guest house. Same price back in the morning. Fuel is sold seperte from landing fees etc, and no VAT receipt, although i did not ask and only got a visa chit. If you get to Stornoway make the effort to fly up to the top of Lewis, (Butt of Lewis) and take a pic. of the lighthouse. Landing and parking for a C172 was under £20 for one night. ” |
| “ | This is a big and busy airport with a rather impressive passenger terminal but the friendly welcome from all is more what you might expect from a small field - the guy on the info desk came all the way outside to show me where the bus stop was.
Apparently there is usually hangarage available, although it was not when I visited but there were numerous concrete tie downs.
There is a good bus service into Stornoway (pennies) and no need to pay for a very expensive taxi ride.
There are numerous hotels and good restaurants in Stornoway and far more to see on the island than I had time for.
I was pleased to be able to buy 100ll, although it is understandably expensive. ATC were extremely helpful with my flight plan on departure and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.
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