Stornoway Airport (SYY)

Stornoway, Western Isles, GB 🇬🇧 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

EGPO

IATA

SYY

Elevation

26 ft

Region

GB-SCT

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Airport Information

GPS Code: EGPO

Local Code: Not available

Location: 58.215599° N, -6.33111° E

Continent: Europe

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: Lewis

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Airport Routes

Stornoway Airport (SYY) offers 5 flight routes operated by 3 airlines. Major carriers include Loganair, Hebridean Air Services and Direct Flight. Popular destinations from Stornoway, Western Isles include Benbecula, Inverness, Glasgow Int'l and Edinburgh.

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Top Airlines

Operating at Stornoway Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Loganair
LOG / LM
3 73 3 Jan 11, 2026
1 13 1 Jan 11, 2026
1 3 1 Jan 19, 2026

For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
06/24 3281 ft 75 ft ASP Active Lighted
18/36 7218 ft 151 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
AFIS AFIS 119.48 MHz
APP APP 119.48 MHz
ATIS ATIS 115.1 MHz
TWR TWR 119.48 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
SAY Stornoway NDB-DME 431 kHz
STN Stornoway VOR-DME 115100 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Taxis are available from a rank located directly outside the terminal building. They typically meet all scheduled flights. The journey to Stornoway town centre is very short, taking approximately 5-10 minutes. Pre-booking with a local taxi firm is recommended, especially during peak travel times or for late arrivals.

Rental Cars

Car rental desks for companies like Car Hire Hebrides and Mackinnon Self Drive are located within the terminal building. Renting a car is a popular option for exploring the islands of Lewis and Harris. It is highly recommended to book your vehicle well in advance, as availability can be very limited, particularly during the summer months.

Public Transportation

A local bus service connects the airport to the Stornoway Bus Station in the town centre. The bus stop is situated just outside the terminal entrance. Timetables are generally aligned with flight arrivals and departures, but services may be less frequent on weekends and evenings. It is advisable to check the current schedule on the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (local council) website before travelling.

AI-Generated Content: This ground transportation information was compiled using AI from publicly available sources. Prices, schedules, and availability may change; please verify with official airport or transportation provider websites before traveling.

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