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Barra Airport Beach Runway

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Barra Airport Beach Runway

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    Location: Northbay, Eilean Siar, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    September 24, 2022

    Hiking

    The most scenic airport you will ever see. Well worth going at the correct times to watch the planes land.

    October 19, 2019

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    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.

    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

    110m

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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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