Colonsay Aerodrome Runway Headings

Oban & the Isles Airport
Visiting pilots please note that the Runway designators at Colonsay Aerodrome have been changed to reflect the shift due to magnetic variation. Runway 11 is now designated Runway 10 and Runway 29 is now designated Runway 28. A permanent NOTAM has been issued to reflect until the AIP and chart are fully updated. For any further information
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Surprise Visitor

Oban Airport was delighted to welcome a surprise visitor on Saturday 6th May when Spitfire G-MKVB dropped in en-route to engagements at Loch Ewe over the weekend. Piloted by Charlie Brown from Historic Aircraft Collection,  it returned remaining overnight before returning to Duxford on Sunday afternoon.   It attracted quite an interest from local and visitors alike and the
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Airside Safety Reminder

Oban & the Isles Airport
Following a recent Runway Incursion by a vehicle all Airport users are reminded that during operational hours ALL ground movement of aircraft and All ground movement of vehicles on the manoeuvring area are under the instruction of the duty AFISO. If no instruction and confirmation readback is received do not carry out any manoeuvre until instructed by the
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New Collision Avoidance Equipment Installed

Oban Airport
Collision avoidance has been enhanced around Oban Airport thanks to the installation of a FLARM receiver on site. Invented in 2004 FLARM was originally developed as a collision avoidance system for gliders and sailplanes and has further expanded into the General Aviation, light aircraft and UAV domains. There are now over 25,000 FLARM systems installed in aircraft worldwide. Iain Marshall
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