Colonsay Airstrip (EGEY/CSA) is a small but essential airfield serving the remote Inner Hebridean island of Colonsay. Operated by Argyll and Bute Council, it provides a vital air link to the Scottish mainland, supporting the local community by facilitating tourism, business travel, and access for essential services. Its role is primarily that of a lifeline connection, ensuring the island remains accessible when ferry services may be limited or during emergencies.
- Remote and peaceful experience: Colonsay is described as a place for a slower pace, ideal for exploring by foot, and offering a remote feel with a small population.
- Accessibility for pilots: The airfield is considered a favorite among some pilots due to its good runway and the island's size, which is small enough to be accessible by foot but large enough to explore.
- Free out-of-hours permit: A free, year-long out-of-hours permit from Oban Airport makes landing outside scheduled flight times convenient for private pilots,.
- No parking fees: There are no charges for overnight parking for the first 24 hours,.
- Wild camping opportunities: Wild camping is possible near the airfield and in the vicinity.
- Virtually no phone signal at the airport: Travelers report extremely poor or non-existent phone signal at the airfield, making communication difficult.
- Lack of facilities and amenities: The airfield has no fuel, no "terminal" wifi, and no fancy shopping or Michelin-star meals,. The "gorgeous terminal building and lounge area" mentioned in one review appears to be sarcastic.
- Limited operating hours: The airport only opens just before scheduled flights and closes immediately after departure, making an out-of-hours permit a necessity for most visits.
- Uneven parking ground: Parking is on grass areas, and caution is advised due to uneven ground.
- No customs or immigration: Customs and immigration services are unavailable.
- Colonsay Airstrip** is best suited for private pilots and travelers seeking a rustic, self-sufficient island experience, rather than those expecting modern airport conveniences. The charm lies in the destination itself, not the airport facilities.
- Sources researched: euroga.org, airfield.directory, easyvfr4.aero, orld-airport-codes.com, flightplandatabase.com*
Routes from CSA
2 nonstop destinations · 2 airlines.
Airlines at CSA
2 carriers operate scheduled departures.
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Airport routes
Colonsay Airstrip (CSA) offers 4 flight routes operated by 2 airlines. Major carriers include Direct Flight, Hebridean Air Services and others. Popular destinations from Colonsay include Oban, Tiree.
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from CSA?
Colonsay Airstrip has 4 scheduled routes to 2 destinations in 1 countries, operated by 2 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Colonsay Airstrip?
2 carriers operate scheduled departures, including Direct Flight, Hebridean Air Services.
Where is Colonsay Airstrip located?
Colonsay Airstrip is located in Colonsay, GB, at an elevation of 44 ft. Its IATA code is CSA and ICAO code is EGEY.