Landing / Airfield Charges & Fuel
Standard Landing Charges
Applicable to all types of operation including “Touch and Go” and circuits. MTWA = Maximum Take-Off Weight Authorised.
| All aircraft | £11.30 |
| Up to 500kg MTWA | £16.50 |
| 501kg to 1,000kg MTWA | £21.50 |
| 1,001kg to 1,500kg MTWA | £33.00 |
| 1,501kg to 2,000kg MTWA | £41.00 |
| 2,001kg to 2,500kg MTWA | £49.00 |
| 2,501kg to 3,000kg MTWA | £65.00 |
| 3,001kg to 3,500kg MTWA | £90.00 |
| 3,501kg to 4,000kg MTWA | £106.00 |
| 4,001kg to 4,500kg MTWA | £128.00 |
| 4,501kg to 5,000kg MTWA | £147.00 |
| Over 5,000kg MTWA | £147.00 + £21.50 per 500kg or part thereof |
Landing Charge Rebates
Only available if full payment is made prior to final departure or approved credit facilities have been agreed.
- First landing — full rate
- Subsequent landings — 50% discount (applicable only when aircraft operates within 15nm after first landing)
- Empty or loaded — 20% discount
The Council may negotiate reduced landing charges for flights made for club purposes, but not for hire or reward outside normal club activities.
Holiday Voucher Scheme
Aircraft operators using Oban as a holiday base can apply for a Holiday Voucher offering temporary indemnity for up to 2 consecutive weeks. Non-transferable. Only available to non-commercial aircraft no greater than 2,730kg MTWA. Valid insurance must be presented prior to issue.
| 1 week Holiday Voucher | £9.90 |
| 2 week Holiday Voucher | £16.50 |
Fuel
AVGAS is available during operational hours (last uplift 15 minutes prior to closing) at our self-service fuel station on the southern end of the main apron.
Please PPR indicating if fuel is required. For assistance, contact a member of staff. Details on operation are available from the airport reception (reporting point).
Only one aircraft at a time can be at the fuel station — please do not block the fire vehicle garages.
⚠ JETA1 is unavailable until further notice.
| AVGAS 100LL | £2.35 ppl (plus VAT) |
Landing Loyalty Cards
A non-transferable landing loyalty card offers a free fifth landing after 4 full price landings at Oban (introduced from Easter 2014). Contact the airport for further details and to request a card.
Safety-Related Diversionary Landing (AOPA Scheme)
The Council will consider requests for waiver of charges from a GA pilot who makes a safety-related diversionary landing. This waiver applies to domestic GA traffic only. The Council reserves the right to opt out of the AOPA scheme at any time subject to three months’ notice.
Flights Outside Normal Hours of Availability
Air Ambulance / Search and Rescue — standard landing fees apply.
Where flights are made outside published hours by prior arrangement (minimum 48 hours notice), an out-of-hours charge is payable. Rates are subject to a minimum charge of two hours.
| Oban | £658.00 per hour or part thereof |
| Coll or Colonsay (helicopter fire cover only) | £331.00 per hour or part thereof |
Note: a pre-arranged extension of up to one hour immediately following normal opening hours incurs a charge at 50% of the normal hourly rate (£331.00 for Oban).
Available for non-commercial aircraft no greater than 2,730kg MTOW.
Commercial and charter aircraft operators are not permitted to use the ‘Out of Hours Annual Indemnity Permit’ or ‘Holiday Voucher Scheme.’
Aircraft Parking Charges
Per 24 hours or part thereof:
| First 24 hours | No Charge |
| Not exceeding 5 tonnes MTWA (thereafter) | £4.20 per 500kg or part thereof |
| Over 5 tonnes MTWA (thereafter) | £7.30 per 500kg or part thereof |
A 20% discount is offered on weekly aircraft parking permits. Applications to the Station Manager at Oban airport — payment must be made in advance.
| Refusal of instruction to move/remove parked aircraft (per day, in addition to standard parking charge) | £76.00 |
Vehicle Permits
Annual permits available on application from the Airport Manager. All vehicles proceeding airside must have the minimum level of insurance as specified by Argyll and Bute Council (details on request).
Penalties
Aircraft landing or taking off outside published operating hours without a valid indemnity permit, or without prior arrangement, will be subject to a 6-month ban from all Argyll and Bute Council operated aerodromes and a £85 charge payable within one calendar month. If unpaid, this rises to £798 per month until settled in full.
Any individual trespassing on the airport without approval of the aerodrome operator, including release of animals, will be liable to a charge of £798.