Barra is the only airport in the world to use a tidal beach as the runway for scheduled flights. The airport opened on the tip of Barra in 1936 to carry passengers to and from Glasgow. The beach has three runways marked by wooden poles.

The airport attracts many visitors who come to pick cockles and observe any aircraft.

Tiernan Duthie

May 4, 2022

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Watch Airplanes land on the beach at this unique airport.

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1. Barra Airport Beach Runway – Traigh Mhòr Beach loop from Northbay

19.3km

01:11

110m

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2. Barra Airport Beach Runway – Traigh Eais Beach loop from Fiaraidh

10.2km

00:38

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Northbay, Eilean Siar, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Barra Airport Beach Runway

1. Barra Airport Beach Runway – Traigh Mhòr Beach loop from Northbay

2. Barra Airport Beach Runway – Traigh Eais Beach loop from Fiaraidh

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