Barra Airport — Eoligarry, United Kingdom

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The airport code for Barra Airport (Eoligarry) is BRR — its ICAO code is EGPR.

Distance & flight time from BRR

Barra Airport

Barra Airport occupies a wide tidal beach at Traigh Mhòr near Eoligarry, on the Isle of Barra in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. It is widely cited as the only airport in the world with scheduled flights that land directly on sand, with the tide timetable dictating departures rather than the reverse. The field sits just 5 feet above sea level, and three runways are marked out across the beach itself, their orientation shifting with the sand. BRR handles small turboprop aircraft on short regional routes, connecting Barra's island community to Glasgow whenever the tide and weather both cooperate.

Runways at Barra Airport (BRR)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
07/252621 ft (799 m)197 ft (60 m)Sand
11/292231 ft (680 m)151 ft (46 m)Sand
15/332776 ft (846 m)151 ft (46 m)Sand

Radio frequencies for Barra Airport (BRR)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISBarra AFIS118.075 MHz

Airports near Barra Airport (BRR)

Curious travelers search BRR mainly to check tide-dependent departure times before booking, since Barra Airport publishes a schedule that changes daily with the sea. Photographers also look up the code hoping to catch a landing on the sand.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Barra Airport?

The IATA code for Barra Airport is BRR.

What is the ICAO code for Barra Airport?

The ICAO code for Barra Airport is EGPR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.