Islands · Scottish Islands
Foula Airfield
Foula Airfield in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Foula Airfield is a place of interest in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Foula Airfield is part of the inter-island air services operated by Airtask Group Limited, providing access to the outer isles of Shetland. Visitors can book flights to Foula and enjoy the unique landscapes and wildlife of the island.
From the Wikipedia article
Foula Airfield (IATA: FOA) is an airfield located on the remote island of Foula, part of the Shetland Islands in the north of Scotland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The airstrip opened in the 1970s and is run by the Foula Airstrip Trust, Scottish charity number SC021728. Foula is also served by a ferry service running three times a week but many tourists prefer the short flight to the 135 min crossing. Also, the ferry is based on Foula, so a day trip to the island is possible only by air. The flights are used to transport essentials, such as medical prescriptions, to the island, which has a population of 38. The airfield also provides the island's only public toilet and telephone.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 60.1217, -2.0533
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Phone
- 01595 840246
- Official site
- www.shetland.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q19420821 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Foula Airfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foula Airfield?
- Foula Airfield is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9PN).
- What is Foula Airfield?
- Foula Airfield in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Foula Airfield?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9PN.
- Who owns Foula Airfield?
- Foula Airfield is owned by Foula Airstrip Trust.
- Is Foula Airfield free to visit?
- Yes, Foula Airfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Foula Airfield?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9PN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.