Pilot reviews of Campbeltown Airfield

“Flew into Campbeltown on 7 July en-route to Oban. The runway (there are actually two parallel - the southern one is a military taxiway/runway) are outrageously long for a SEP, but we managed to land long in the last 1000 metres coming in from the east in order to save the taxi time! Fuel was available, but we didn't need any and weren't staying. Locals were friendly and like a previous poster, we were number one finals at about 10km. It is a great shame that the airfield isn't available (other than for about 45 minutes) at weekend as this is a truly grat destination. A pleasant walk into town in a spectacular location which is an easy flight from the south. Still well worth a visit though.”

“Amazing 3km runway, spectacular approach from the east over the loch and town. I was on final at 17 DME. The light aircraft apron is marked in Pooleys at the west end but if landing on 29 and heading into Campbeltown, there is another small terminal and apron at the 29 end of the field. It is closed at lunch time but ops came down in a landrover to let us out and there is a telephone to call if there is no one there when you return. Ops will unlock the gate and also collect the £16 landing fee. Taxi into town £7 (“Fona Taxi” 01586 554001). Gallery 10 was very good for lunch. ”

“Flew into Campbeltown this week. It is well worth a visit. Incredible runway - beautiful scenery, and so quiet! AFIS were really helpful. No food available, some drink machines in the terminal building but the town is only a short taxi ride away (3 miles).”