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Barra Airport Beach Runway

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Barra Airport Beach Runway

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    1. Barra Airport Beach Runway – Tangasdale Beach loop from Borve

    48.9km

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    510m

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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    October 19, 2019

    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.

      July 13, 2017

      The sandy beach serves as landing strip - but only at low tide. In the airport café there are snacks and very good coffee!

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        Location: Northbay, Eilean Siar, Scotland, United Kingdom

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