Pilot reviews of Stornoway Airfield

“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. ”