Tiree Airport (IATA Name: TRE) is traced to Balemartine on Tiree Island within the Inner Hebrides, along the west coast of Scotland. Highlands and Islands Airports Limited owns and operates Tiree Airport presently.
Loganair and Hebridean Air Services operate flights from Tiree Airport. Loganair provides flights to Glasgow while Hebridean Air Services offers flights to destinations such as Coll and Oban.
History
Tiree Airport was requisitioned to the Royal Air Force in the year 1940 although it started operations in April 1942. It was known as Royal Air Force Tiree during that time.
Later, in the year 1947, the Ministry of Civil Aviation gained control of the airport.
Transportation
Tiree Airport is accessible via bus.
You can book “Ring A Ride” bus services from the airport by calling John Kennedy Transport on 01879 220419 from 0900 hours to 1200 hours Monday to Saturday.
Contact Details and General Information
Tiree Airport offers a host of services to passengers and visitors.
The airport has free car parking options near the terminal building.
Moreover, the airport has suitable arrangements for disabled persons. One disabled toilet is situated in the terminal building. Moreover, assistants are available to help passengers board and alight the aircraft. In addition to that, the airport has disabled parking, drop-off, and pickup zones.
Besides, the airport has 2 wheelchairs on standby for physically-challenged persons. Additionally, the airport has no stairs, making all areas accessible via self-powered wheelchairs. In addition to that, all emergency doors are accessible by wheelchair during crisis situations.
Also, Tiree Airport follows strict security measures for the safety of passengers. Passengers must follow all guidelines listed by the staff members. More so, you should carry valid identity documents to show to the airport security authorities for verification purposes.
The airport security staff screens all hand baggage and passengers have to pass through a security archway. Thereafter, you will be searched by security authorities via hand or hand-held devices. Passengers should carry only valuable items and things they will need during their journey in their hand baggage. Note, if you are carrying electrical items (including hair dryers, tablets, and laptops) in your hand baggage, you have to remove them for separate screening.
If you are boarding a domestic flight from Tiree Airport, you should reach arrive at least an hour before flight departure. And in case of international flights, the airline recommends reaching the airport two hours before departure time.
Furthermore, passengers are advised to check in online and print their boarding passes before coming to the airport where possible.
You can know more about the services offered by Tiree Airport by calling on the main switchboard number 01879 220456.
The post Tiree Airport appeared first on Connect Desk.
