The short answer
Scotland has 24-hour airports at Edinburgh, Glasgow and Prestwick, a daytime airport at Aberdeen, small airfields at Perth, Dundee and Cumbernauld, and a network of Highlands and Islands airports with short hours and PPR. Distances are long, so a helicopter saves the most time here. We check hours and permission for your date.
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Which airports serve Edinburgh and Glasgow?
Among the heliports and airfields in Scotland, Edinburgh and Glasgow are both open around the clock for customs, immigration, handling and fuel, according to the UK aeronautical information publication as recorded in our library on 29 September 2026. At Edinburgh a handling agent is mandatory for every flight including general aviation and helicopters, and every aircraft needs PPR with its handler; at Glasgow, all flights including general aviation need prior approval from the airport. We book both as part of the flight. See Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Between the two, Cumbernauld Airport offers a quieter alternative: a short 819 m runway, open 09:00 to 17:00, PPR by online form, phone or email. Prestwick is the third 24-hour option on the Ayrshire coast: a 2,987 m runway and compulsory handling. See Prestwick.
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Aberdeen International Airport EGPD / ABZ
- Address
- Aberdeen International Airport, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7DU
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
AD administration 0600–2230 local daily; PPR outside these hours (non-delayed traffic must request extended opening…
AD administration 0600–2230 local daily; PPR outside these hours (non-delayed traffic must request extended opening with at least 24 hours' notice). Customs 0700–2300 local and Immigration 0700–2300 local.- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- Yes – on site
- Runway
- 16/34 – 1,953 m × 46 m, asphalt (grooved)
Helicopter charter AberdeenOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Benbecula Airport EGPL / BEB
- Address
- Benbecula Airport, Balivanich, Benbecula, Western Isles
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Airfield Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30, Sat 08:30–09:15 and 10:45–12:45, Sun 16:45–18:00, and by arrangement. Terminal Mon–Fri…
Airfield Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30, Sat 08:30–09:15 and 10:45–12:45, Sun 16:45–18:00, and by arrangement. Terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat 08:00–12:30, Sun 15:30–18:30- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 06/24 – 1,837 m × 40 m asphalt (grooved); non-precision approaches
Helicopter charter Outer HebridesOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Campbeltown Airport EGEC / CAL
- Address
- Campbeltown Airport, Machrihanish, Kintyre, Argyll
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Airfield Mon–Fri 08:20–17:40; Sat closed; Sun 16:50–18:00 (May–Sep), and by arrangement. Terminal Mon–Fri 07:45–11:45…
Airfield Mon–Fri 08:20–17:40; Sat closed; Sun 16:50–18:00 (May–Sep), and by arrangement. Terminal Mon–Fri 07:45–11:45 and 13:45–17:45; closed weekends. PPR – arrival/departure times may be allocated- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- No
- Runway
- 11/29 – 1,412 m × 30 m asphalt (grooved) – the licensed civil runway, not the full ex-RAF length
Helicopter charter ArgyllOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Cumbernauld Airport EGPG
- Address
- Cumbernauld Airport, 2–6 Duncan McIntosh Road, Wardpark North, Cumbernauld, Glasgow
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00; outwith these hours by prior arrangement
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice (Border Force Certificate of Agreement – GAR)
- Runway
- 07/25 – 819 m × 23 m asphalt (pilot-activated lighting)
Helicopter charter GlasgowOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Dundee Airport EGPN / DND
- Address
- Dundee Airport, Riverside Drive, Dundee
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Airfield Mon–Fri 06:45–21:00; Sat 09:00–16:00; Sun 09:00–21:00, and by arrangement. Terminal Mon–Fri 05:30–21:00; Sat 08:30–14:30; Sun 09:00–21:00.
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 09/27 – 1,400 m × 30 m asphalt (grooved), ILS RWY 09
Helicopter charter DundeeOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Edinburgh Airport EGPH / EDI
- Address
- Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, Lothian EH12 9DN
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
H24 – AD administration, ATS, customs & immigration, security and de-icing all H24; Terminal Building H24; Business…
H24 – AD administration, ATS, customs & immigration, security and de-icing all H24; Terminal Building H24; Business Aviation Centre H24; 0530–2300 local, outside by prior arrangement with (UK AIP AD 2.3)- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- Yes – on site
- Runway
- 06/24 – 2,558 m × 45 m, asphalt (grooved), PCN 68
Helicopter charter EdinburghOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Glasgow Airport EGPF / GLA
- Address
- Glasgow Airport, Paisley, Strathclyde PA3 2ST
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- H24 – AD administration, customs & immigration, health & sanitation, ATS, security and de-icing all H24 (UK AIP AD 2.3)
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- Yes – on site
- Runway
- 05/23 – 2,661 m × 45 m, asphalt (grooved), PCN 65
Helicopter charter GlasgowOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Glasgow Prestwick Airport EGPK / PIK
- Address
- Aviation House, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick KA9 2PL
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- H24 – AD administration, customs & immigration, health & sanitation, ATS, security and de-icing all H24 (UK AIP AD 2.3)
- Permission
- Check before you fly: we confirm it with your booking
- Customs
- Yes – on site
- Runway
- 12/30 – 2,987 m × 45 m, concrete/asphalt (92 m wide paved surface incl. shoulders); 02/20 – 1,906 m × 45 m asphalt
Helicopter charter PrestwickOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Inverness Airport EGPE / INV
- Address
- Inverness Airport, Dalcross, Inverness
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Airfield Monday to Sunday 06:15–22:45; terminal 04:15–22:45. : Northair & Mon–Fri 06:00–19:00, Sat/Sun 06:00–21:00, out…
Airfield Monday to Sunday 06:15–22:45; terminal 04:15–22:45. : Northair & Mon–Fri 06:00–19:00, Sat/Sun 06:00–21:00, out of hours via; World ofs 06:00–22:00- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 05/23 – 1,888 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved), ILS
Helicopter charter InvernessOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Islay Airport EGPI / ILY
- Address
- Islay Airport, Glenegedale, Isle of Islay
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Airfield Mon–Fri 08:30–18:40, Sat 08:30–13:40, Sun 12:15–16:55, and by arrangement. Terminal Mon–Fri 07:30–11:30 and…
Airfield Mon–Fri 08:30–18:40, Sat 08:30–13:40, Sun 12:15–16:55, and by arrangement. Terminal Mon–Fri 07:30–11:30 and 15:00–18:40, Sat 07:30–10:00, Sun 14:30–17:00. by prior arrangement- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 12/30 – 1,550 m × 30 m asphalt (grooved); usable TORA about 1,408 m
Kirkwall Airport EGPA / KOI
- Address
- Kirkwall Airport, Kirkwall, Orkney
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Airfield Mon–Fri 07:15–20:00; Sat 07:15–17:45; Sun 09:00–20:00, and by arrangement. Terminal Mon–Fri 06:15–20:15; Sat…
Airfield Mon–Fri 07:15–20:00; Sat 07:15–17:45; Sun 09:00–20:00, and by arrangement. Terminal Mon–Fri 06:15–20:15; Sat 06:30–18:30; Sun 09:00–20:25. during airfield hours- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 09/27 – 1,424 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved)
Helicopter charter OrkneyOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Oban Airport (North Connel) EGEO / OBN
- Address
- Oban Airport, North Connel, By Oban, Argyll
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Weekdays roughly 09:00–16:00 local (varies by day – Wed/Thu from 08:15–08:30, Fri from 10:15); Sat 08:45–14:45 and by…
Weekdays roughly 09:00–16:00 local (varies by day – Wed/Thu from 08:15–08:30, Fri from 10:15); Sat 08:45–14:45 and by arrangement; Sun 10:15–16:15; summer hours longer; departures not permitted within 15 minutes of closing- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice (24 hours)
- Runway
- 01/19 – 1,264 m × 30 m asphalt (displaced thresholds; LDA 1,110 m / 993 m)
Helicopter charter ArgyllOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Perth Airport (Scone) EGPT / PSL
- Address
- Perth Airport, Scone, Perth, Perthshire
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00; access outside these hours by prior arrangement
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 03/21 – 853 m × 27 m asphalt (lit, PAPI); 09/27 – 609 m asphalt; 15/33 – 622 m grass
Stornoway Airport EGPO / SYY
- Address
- Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Airfield Mon–Fri 07:00–19:45, Sat 07:00–15:30, Sun 13:00–17:00. Terminal Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00, Sat 07:00–16:00, Sun…
Airfield Mon–Fri 07:00–19:45, Sat 07:00–15:30, Sun 13:00–17:00. Terminal Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00, Sat 07:00–16:00, Sun 11:30–18:00. Extensions charged per 30-minute segment- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 18/36 – 2,088 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved), ILS RWY 36
Helicopter charter Outer HebridesOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Sumburgh Airport EGPB / LSI
- Address
- Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Airfield Mon–Fri 07:30–20:00, Sat 07:45–15:45, Sun 11:30–19:45. Terminal Mon–Fri 06:30–20:15, Sat 06:30–16:00, Sun…
Airfield Mon–Fri 07:30–20:00, Sat 07:45–15:45, Sun 11:30–19:45. Terminal Mon–Fri 06:30–20:15, Sat 06:30–16:00, Sun 10:15–20:00. Extensions on request to Sumburgh ATC (charged per 30-minute segment)- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 09/27 – 1,498 m × 44 m asphalt (grooved); secondary 15/33 – 1,424 m
Helicopter charter ShetlandOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Tiree Airport EGPU / TRE
- Address
- Tiree Airport, Isle of Tiree, Argyll
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Mon–Thu 09:30–18:15; Fri 09:30–11:45 and 16:00–18:15; Sat 09:30–15:15; Sun 14:15–15:30; and by arrangement for pilots.…
Mon–Thu 09:30–18:15; Fri 09:30–11:45 and 16:00–18:15; Sat 09:30–15:15; Sun 14:15–15:30; and by arrangement for pilots. Out-of-hours permits currently suspended- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Runway
- 05/23 – 1,481 m × 30 m grooved asphalt (low pavement strength); 11/29 – 799 m
Helicopter charter ArgyllOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Wick John O'Groats Airport EGPC / WIC
- Address
- Wick John O'Groats Airport, Airport Industrial Estate, Wick, Caithness
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Terminal Mon–Thu 06:30–17:15, Fri 14:00–16:30, Sat closed, Sun 16:00–18:00, and by arrangement.
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 13/31 – 1,831 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved)
Helicopter charter CaithnessOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
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Hours are as published in our library, checked 29 Sep 2026; they change, so we confirm them with your booking. Blackbushe is listed but its facts are not yet verified.
Named examples across Scotland
- Aberdeen International Airport: airfield open 06:00 to 22:30 daily, PPR outside those hours; customs on site 07:00 to 23:00 with prior arrangement for non-scheduled flights; two business aviation handlers. See Aberdeen.
- Dundee Airport: Monday to Friday 06:45 to 21:00 and shorter at weekends; light jets only; the closest airport to St Andrews, Carnoustie and Gleneagles according to our library. See Dundee.
- Perth Airport (Scone): open 09:00 to 17:00; longest runway 853 m, so helicopters and small turboprops; PPR with the landing fee prepaid. See Perth.
- Inverness Airport: airfield 06:15 to 22:45 daily; strictly PPR, two hours notice for domestic and 24 hours for international arrivals. See Inverness.
- Wick John O’Groats Airport: terminal hours are short, but fuel, handling and customs are available at all hours by arrangement; Saturdays the terminal is closed.
- Kirkwall Airport (Orkney): weekday 07:15 to 20:00, shorter on Saturday; PPR, and turboprops and helicopters are the natural fit.
- Sumburgh Airport (Shetland): a public road crosses the runway undershoot and barriers close before each landing and departure; the airfield closes around 20:00 on weekdays.
- Stornoway Airport (Lewis): a 2,088 m runway with ILS; the PPR form must be lodged at least three hours before arrival.
- Benbecula Airport: PPR with three hours notice; weekend hours are very short and there is no published fuel.
- Islay Airport: strictly PPR with three hours notice through the airport's online form; no Jet A-1 is listed, so jets plan to carry fuel.
- Tiree Airport: no refuelling service on the island, and arrival and departure times may be allocated.
- Campbeltown Airport: weekday daytime only, no fuel and no customs, so PPR times must match the hours.
- Oban Airport: strictly PPR with a definite date and ETA; VFR only with basic fire cover.
Why does Scotland suit a helicopter so well?
Distances are large and roads wind through hills, so the saving over the road is among the biggest in the country. Newcastle to Edinburgh and Manchester to Edinburgh show typical times next to the road equivalent. Golf, estate visits and event travel are strong uses: see golf by helicopter.
What to know about island and Highland sites
The Highlands and Islands airports run on short, uneven hours: Sunday opening can be only a few hours, Saturday may be closed or half-day, and weekday evenings finish early. Fuel is not always available, customs is by arrangement and weather can close a site at short notice. Charter flights must fit published hours or have an extension agreed in advance. We plan with a fallback site wherever a route depends on one, and for any flight over the sea we use a twin-engine type, as explained on the fleet page. Hours are as published in our airport library, checked 29 September 2026, and are confirmed for your date.
How do I choose a site in Scotland?
For city meetings, use the big airports for their hours and customs and add a car at the other end. For golf and country estates, choose the nearest small airfield or a private site by agreement with the landowner, always subject to landing permission and site suitability. For the islands, pick the airfield with fuel and hours that fit, and always confirm the return. Regional context is on helicopter charter in Scotland, and the main directory explains PPR and customs.
Frequently asked questions
Which Scottish airports are open 24 hours?
Edinburgh, Glasgow and Prestwick, according to the published information in our library checked on 29 September 2026.
Which airport is nearest to St Andrews?
Dundee Airport is the closest, and Perth is another option for the Gleneagles side. We choose by hours and the road leg.
Do island airports have fuel?
Not always. Tiree has no refuelling service, Campbeltown has none and Benbecula publishes none. We plan fuel before we agree the flight.
What does PPR mean in Scotland?
Prior permission required, so the airport must agree to your flight before you land. Notice varies from two to three hours at some Highlands airports to a day for international arrivals.
Can a helicopter fly to Orkney or Shetland?
Yes, with a suitable twin-engine helicopter, fuel planning and weather. Airfield hours at Kirkwall and Sumburgh are limited.
Is Edinburgh good for helicopters?
Yes. The airport is open around the clock but a handling agent is mandatory, which we book for you.
