# Benbecula Airport (BEB)

> Balivanich, GB · IATA: BEB · ICAO: EGPL · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `BEB` |
| ICAO | `EGPL` |
| City | Balivanich |
| Country | GB |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 57.48110, -7.36278 |

## Description

Out in the Outer Hebrides, where Benbecula, North Uist and South Uist are linked by causeway but sit more than two hours from the mainland by sea, the airfield at Balivanich (IATA: BEB, ICAO: EGPL) is the fast connection. It handled 26,251 passengers and 2,075 aircraft movements in 2025. Loganair flies the Glasgow route and carries freight and mail alongside passengers; Hebridean Air Services connects to Stornoway on Lewis. Air ambulance flights and traffic supporting the nearby MoD missile test range add to the movement count. There is no dedicated cargo terminal — shipments travel as belly cargo on the regional aircraft, while bulkier consignments go by ferry via Lochboisdale or Lochmaddy. For international air freight, Glasgow (GLA) is the practical gateway, with Inverness (INV) and Stornoway (SYY) as regional alternatives.

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