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Whalsay

Major
Also known as: Skaw / Whalsay Airstrip
County: Shetland
Current Status: Aviation
Date: Opened 1972
Current Use: Active
Used By: Civil
Aircraft Roles: Airliner

Built in 1972, Loganair used to employ Whalsay for its inter-island passenger services. The airfield is still open for occasional flights to this island.

 

The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/09/2011):
  • Whalsay Community Council

Main unit(s) present:

  • Loganair
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Aerial view of Whalsay looking west, 23 September 2012. © Crown Copyright: Historic Environment Scotland, canmore.org.uk

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Aerial view of Whalsay looking west, 23 September 2012. © Crown Copyright: Historic Environment Scotland, canmore.org.uk

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Aerial view of Whalsay looking north-west, 23 September 2012. © Crown Copyright: Historic Environment Scotland, canmore.org.uk

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Aerial view of Whalsay looking south-east, 23 September 2012. © Crown Copyright: Historic Environment Scotland, canmore.org.uk

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The runway at Whalsay, 22 May 2013.

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