Barra Airport — Eoligarry, United Kingdom
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe 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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2621 ft (799 m) | 197 ft (60 m) | Sand |
| 11/29 | 2231 ft (680 m) | 151 ft (46 m) | Sand |
| 15/33 | 2776 ft (846 m) | 151 ft (46 m) | Sand |
Radio frequencies for Barra Airport (BRR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | Barra AFIS | 118.075 MHz |
Airports near Barra Airport (BRR)
- Benbecula Airport (BEB) — 51.2 km (31.8 mi)
- Tiree Airport (TRE) — 67.9 km (42.2 mi)
- Stornoway Airport (SYY) — 148.2 km (92.1 mi)
- Islay Airport (ILY) — 165.9 km (103.1 mi)
- Campbeltown Airport (CAL) — 207.0 km (128.6 mi)
- Inverness Airport (INV) — 212.1 km (131.8 mi)
- City of Derry Airport (LDY) — 220.9 km (137.3 mi)
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) — 224.9 km (139.7 mi)
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.