COVID-19 – Revised Airport Operating hours

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak Oban Airport is closed to all GA traffic. Our revised operating hours below are to cover scheduled flight only.  Emergency Service / Military flights requiring RFFS cover can be arranged by contacting the on duty crew manager on 01631 572905. During this time Oban airport terminal is closed to
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Airport Supervisor / Air Ground Operator Recruitment – Coll Airport

Argyll & Bute Council is recruiting 4 new Airport Supervisor/Air Ground Communications post to be based at Coll Airport. The successful applicants will form part of a team providing the dual role of firefighter cover and air ground communication, providing a supportive role to Coll airport and the Council’s scheduled air service to the island.
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ADS-B Receiver Installed

We have now installed an ADS-B receiver alongside our FLARM receiver which will give us better coverage of ADS-B equipped aircraft in the local area. This technology is being trialed by the CAA at some airfields in the UK to give AFISO units a better view of nearby aircraft. To read more about this trial,
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Interim contract agreed for Coll, Colonsay and Tiree air services

The subsidised air services from Oban to Coll, Colonsay and Tiree will continue after Argyll and Bute Council agreed an interim contract with Hebridean Air. Hebridean Air Services Limited will continue to operate the flights from 16 May, while the council now undertakes the evaluation stage of the procurement process for a new four-year contract. The
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Tender Opportunity for Provision of Air Services between Oban Airport and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

Argyll and Bute Council are currently seeking bids from air operators to provide scheduled air services between Oban the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree in the west of Scotland. The contract period is from the 16 May 2019 to the 15 May 2022. All tender documents are available from PCS-Tender: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk (Project Code 11913)
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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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