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Airports in UKSearch for attractions in the UK here! Aberdeen AirportAberdeen Airport is situated seven miles north west of Aberdeen city centre. Because the city is Europe's largest oil-related centre, the airport is the world's largest commercial heliport and the majority of the traffic through it are helicopter flights to and from the North Sea oil rigs. The airport is open between 0500 and 2230. Check-in is located at the front of the concourse with domestic arrivals and all departure lounges located towards the rear. The airport is equipped with shops, bureaux de change, left luggage and baby care facilities. For travellers with special needs, you can contact the airport call centre on +44 (0)1224 722331 or minicom +44 (0)1224 725082 to pre-arrange assistance or check available facilities. Benbecula AirportThe Island of Benbecula lies between North Uist and South Uist and its airport serves both, as well as Benbecula itself. The airport is located on a spit of machair, grassy dune land, at the north west corner of Benbecula, adjacent to the main village of Balivanich (Baile Mhanaich). Travellers using Benbecula Airport today find an attractive terminal, complete with a cafeteria that is worth bearing in mind even for those not planning to travel by air. The terminal is an indication that the airport continues to develop, though the most recent additions are less obvious but equally important barriers to protect the airport from Atlantic storms. A number of services operate to and from Benbecula. Birmingham International AirportBirmingham International Airport provides a wide range of facilities including those for business, children and the disabled. Public transportation to and from the airport is reliable and frequent with a choice of trains, coaches, buses, taxis and car hire. Those wishing to drive to the airport will find it easily accessible and well sign posted from the access roads. The airport offers a range of both short and long stay parking. Birmingham airport has two terminals and serves over 50 different airlines to over 100 destinations. The Airport is also the first in the world to have the new SkyRail people mover linking the passenger terminals with Birmingham International rail station next door. Blackpool AirportWelcome to Blackpool International Airport: the convenient alternative for air travel to or from the North West. Blackpool Airport offers fast, efficient commuter services for the business community, and attractive destinations and schedules for short break and longer holiday travellers. Additional check in desks, large open plan seating areas and a wider range of retail outlets are just some of the new features that will provide passengers with a more efficient and enjoyable airport experience. In addition, a new extension, new décor and greater use of natural light will help create a spacious and airy environment. The project is expected to be completed by February 2006. Bournemouth AirportSituated 8kms north of Bournemouth city centre, Bournemouth Airport handles 500,000 passengers per year. The recently renovated terminal serves scheduled flights to France, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Italy, as well as to Ireland and the Channel Islands. Holiday charter destinations include Austria, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Sardinia, Majorca, Menorca and the Canary Islands, plus Barbados and New York in the Americas. It is anticipated that passenger traffic will double due to the recent arrival of low-cost carrier Thomsonfly.com. Three car parks at the airport can accommodate 1,500 vehicles. Car park 3 is nearest the terminal, and is used primarily for short stays and collecting arriving passengers. Bristol AirportBristol airport is 9 miles outside the city centre, just off the A38. From London take the M4 until Junction 19, then take the M32 Southbound, this turns into the A38. From the North take the M5 until Junction 18, then the A4 towards Bath taking the A38 turn off. From the South take M5 north until Junction 22, then take the A38 towards Bristol and follow signs for the airport. Short and long term parking is available. Car hire is available from the airport. The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads in Bristol town centre. Regular trains run throughout the week from Bristol Temple Meads station to London, Swindon, Cardiff, Bath and Exeter. Campbeltown AirportCampbeltown Airport is located 5kms northwest of Campbeltown, near the tip of Scotland’s Kintyre peninsula. Until 1997 the airport was under military auspices, serving as a Royal Air Force and NATO air base. That is why this tiny airport’s runway is one of the longest in Europe. Today, the airport hosts regularly scheduled Loganair flights to and from Glasgow. The small terminal is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 until 17:30, and is closed on weekends (unless by arrangement). Among the area’s attractions is the Machrihanish Golf Club, a few kilometres from the airport, which has the distinction of being voted as having the best 1st hole in the world. A small car park offers short- and long-term parking within walking distance of the terminal. Cardiff AirportA series of major expansion projects, designed to boost the capacity of the Terminal Building and enhance overall operational efficiency, commenced in early 1993. The projects included re-development of the landside forecourt area, expansion and modernisation of the International Departures Lounge, plus modification of the roadway access to the Terminal, and construction of a new security access point. In April 1995, due to planned Local Government re-organisation in Wales, the Airport Company was privatised, with shares being sold to Welsh property and development firm, TBI Plc. Since the privatisation, Cardiff International Airport's success has continued, ranking as one of the UK's most successful regional airports. Doncaster Sheffield AirportRobin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield is convenient and popular for holidaymakers and business travellers. It is a treat to travel from this brand new terminal building. The runway at 2,741 metres, is able to handle Boeing 747 jumbo jets, which allows it to serve popular destinations in the US, Caribbean, Far East as well as Europe. It is convenient to the national motorway network, East Coast Main Line and has a catchment of 4 million people within a one hour drive time. Quality of the airfield infrastructure offers a wide range of aviation services for passengers, freight, manufacturing and maintenance services. Dundee AirportFly into Dundee for a conference and its magnificent riverside setting - the sparkling silvery Tay, the Rail and Road Bridges, the surrounding hills - will all be etched into your memory. Dundee Airport, on the shore of the River Tay and set against a panoramic backdrop of Fife, is less than 2 miles from the City Centre, but very easy to reach from the whole of the surrounding area. It is within minutes of Dundee's principal conference centres at the Caird and Marryat Halls, the University of Dundee, the University of Abertay Dundee, Ninewells Teaching Hospital, the Wellcome Institute, The Scottish Crop Research Institute, and the Technology Park. This friendly and easy to use airport provides a fast and frequent service between London City Airport with Scot Airways Dornier 328 Regional Airliner. Durham Tees Valley AirportIn September 2004 Teesside International Airport ushered in a new era and changed its name to Durham Tees Valley Airport. The new name was part of an ambitious three year, multi-million pound redevelopment plan by the airport and its strategic regional partners to build on past successes and reinforce its position as one of the UK’s fastest-growing regional airports. The airport began its life as Royal Air Force Station, Middleton-St-George in 1941. It was in a Lancaster based here that Flight Officer Andrew Mynarski carried out an act of such heroism that he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the last VC to be awarded to an airman of World War II. East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport is a busy regional airport serving central England and offers 30 scheduled flights to and from destinations across Europe. The single terminal handles both departures (first floor) and arrivals (ground floor), while passenger facilities include two bureaux de change, ATMs, baby care rooms, first aid room, a lost property service and a children's play area. The food hall is located on the first floor of the terminal, while there is a food village, pub and several bars in the departures lounge. A number of shops are available to everyone in the main terminal while extensive duty free can be found in the international departure lounge. Facilities for disabled travellers include an induction loop system for the hard of hearing, dedicated car parking, porters, specially designed toilets, and lifts. Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport is Scotland's capital airport. Over 35 airlines serve around 60 destinations and some eight million passengers pass through the airport a year - figures which are set to grow as Scotland's international connections develop. Scotland's fast-growing east coast airport. This is an unofficial site but never less the one that everyone flying from Edinburgh Airport refers to - eat your heart out BAA! Geographically, Edinburgh airport is in an enviable position in Central Scotland. It is within easy access of Fife, Tayside and Aberdeenshire. Edinburgh and the Borders. Central West Scotland and beyond. For instance many travellers from the East of Glasgow, come to Edinburgh rather than nearby Glasgow airport, because of congestion on Glasgow's Kingston Bridge. Exeter AirportExeter airport is just 5 miles east of the city centre. From the city centre take the B3183 to the M5 Junction 29, and then take the A30 east and follow signs to the airport. The Number 56 Stagecoach bus runs between the bus and coach station and the airport. The departure lounge offers comfort and style before your flight. Seating for 400, a TV, telephone and web access are provided together with Alpha Airport Shopping and the Bar Des Voyage.Alpha Airport Shopping represents terrific savings over High Street prices. In addition to the expected Duty Free spirits & cigarettes, customers can choose from a wide range of perfume, cosmetics and skincare plus gifts and treats such as sunglasses, fashion accessories, Gatwick AirportGatwick airport provides a wide range of facilities including those for business, children and the disabled. In addition, a full range of 1st class airport services are offered. Public transportation to and from the airport is reliable and frequent with a choice of trains, coaches, Gatwick express, taxis and car hire. Those wishing to drive to the airport will find it easily accessible and well sign posted from the access roads. The airport offers a range of valet, short and long stay parking as well as petrol stations. London Gatwick Airport handles roughly 31 million passengers a year and demand is growing. The UK's second busiest airport, London Gatwick only has one runway on which 70 airlines fly to over 200 different destinations worldwide. George Best Belfast City Airport - BelfastBelfast City Airport is situated close to the centre of the city. The entrance to the City Airport is on the Sydenham By-Pass (A2 Belfast/Bangor Road) The A2 duel carriageway is one of the main arteries into the centre of Belfast and leads directly to the motorway network. Arriving passengers will find taxis available immediately outside the Arrivals Terminal. 6 car hire companies have offices within the Baggage Reclaim Hall. The city Airport is linked to Sydenham Railway Halt by a footbridge. A regular rail service takes passengers to Belfast Central Station where you can get connections to Dublin or go on to Great Victoria Street Station in the commercial heart of Belfast. A new and much enlarged Arrivals Terminal was opened in July 1997 and contains Car Hire desks, the Airport Information Desk, Cafe, waiting area, viewing gallery, public seating, payphones and toilet facilities. The short Stay Car Park is situated immediately adjacent to the terminal building. Those parking for more than a few hours will find the Long Stay Carpark to be reasonably priced and served by a regular courtesy bus service. Glasgow AirportGlasgow Airport is located just 8 miles west of Glasgow city center. The airport is operated by BAA and is officially the busiest airport in Scotland flying over 8 million passengers each year. The number of flight destinations is around 90 with over 40 airlines now operating. The airport has one terminal and 2 runways. The low cost airlines have also had a major impact on fares to other UK destinations. Glasgow Airport continues to prosper as Scotland's number one international airport, setting new records for passenger numbers month after month. Glasgow now handles over 7.9 million passengers and almost 90,000 air transport movements a year. Another major expansion of the terminal building was announced which will increase capacity to 16 million passengers a year and plans for the much awaited direct rail link to the city centre were confirmed. Heathrow AirportHeathrow Airport provides a wide range of facilities including those for business, children and the disabled. In addition, a full range of 1st class airport services are offered. Public transportation to and from the airport is reliable and frequent with a choice of trains, coaches, Heathrow express, taxis and car hire. Those wishing to drive to the airport will find it easily accessible and well sign posted from the access roads. The airport offers a range of valet, short and long stay parking as well as petrol stations. London Heathrow Airport handles roughly 64 million passengers a year and demand is always growing. Humberside AirportHumberside airport is situated halfway between Grimsby and Scunthorpe, just off the A18 near the village of New Barnetby. Located in north Lincolnshire, the airport has daily flights to Amsterdam, Paris and Aberdeen, as well as catering for holidaymakers.The information desk is situated in the main terminal concourse. The Eastern Airways check-in desk is located in the main check-in area. Eating and Drinking; The Food Village in the main terminal offers a wide selection of hot and cold food and drinks. Snacks and beverages are also available in the departure lounge. Shopping - A duty free shop is available in the departure lounge, along with a newsagents, ‘BookPlus’ in the main terminal. Inverness AirportInverness Airport is the air gateway for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and handles more than 330 scheduled flights a week to Scottish and UK destinations. It is the largest of 10 airports serving the region operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited. Scheduled flights operate daily to Inverness from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stornoway in the Western Isles, Kirkwall in Orkney and Sumburgh in Shetland. The airport is located 9 miles east of the City of Inverness just off the main A96 trunk road and its facilities include on site car hire, restaurant and bar, shop, and 650 pay car parking spaces. Taxis are available at the airport and buses operate to and from the airport terminal to Inverness city centre and towns to the east. Kent International AirportKent International Airport is Kent's developing international freight and passenger airport which already serves a range of international destinations. Infratil, which bought the airport in August 05 are committed to seeing it become a vibrant regional airport. Kent's unique location and excellent motorway network mean that driving times to other main UK international airports are rapid, giving access to major European Cities and world-wide destinations. Kirkwall AirportApart from scheduled services to the Scottish mainland and to Shetland, Kirkwall Airport is the base for the original inter-island services introduced and continuously operated by Loganair. The terminal building's amenities include a café, bar and a shop. Two televisions are provided - one in the main terminal and one in the departure lounge. Card and coin operated public telephones with low level seating are situated in the main concourse and a coin operated public telephone is available in the departure lounge. Disabled Access Provision Wheelchairs are available in the foyer of the terminal building and an Ambulift is also available for use by the airlines for access to/from aircraft by passengers. Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford International Airport is Yorkshire's premier airport, handling over 1,500,000 passengers last year. With modern facilities & excellent road links, the airport is currently enjoying fast expansion. A growing number of major airlines are operating a variety of scheduled services to major European destinations, including Paris & Brussels. Leeds Bradford International Airport, the airlines and their handling agents offer a range of facilities aimed at making the disabled travellers journey as easy as possible. The new & improved facilities within the Airport terminal are now fully open. The Yates's offers hot and cold snacks, drinks and the services you would expect from the Yates's brand. Liverpool AirportLiverpool airport is situated 7 miles South East of Liverpool City Centre and opposite the Mersey Estuary. The location for Liverpool airport was chosen for three main reasons which are, its close proximity to Liverpool City Centre, it has the ideal geography for aircraft movements, and the area has excellent year round, fog free weather record. Most facilities can be found on the ground floor of the Liverpool John Lennon Airport terminal building. The airport restaurant, bar and lounge area are located on the first floor, this area can be accessed by a lift. An aircraft viewing area is available on Level 3 in the Bar area before passport control. London City AirportLocated just six miles from central London, London City Airport provides a fast and convenient connection with major cities across the UK and Europe. Passengers can check-in as little as ten minutes before departure. The single terminal comes equipped with a bank, three bureaux de change (ph: 020 7473 1087), ATMs, a left luggage and lost property service (ph: 020 7646 0088), and a post box. The airport information desk is to the left of the main entrance (ph: 020 7646 0088). Numerous restaurants, bars and cafés catering for most tastes are scattered throughout the terminal. A newsagent is located before security, while after security are a number of specialty stores and extensive duty-free. Luton AirportLuton Airport is the 7th largest airport in the UK. 6.5 million passengers used the airport in 2001. 78 per cent of passengers fly on scheduled services, 22 per cent on charter services. Aproximately 70 per cent of passengers are on international flights, approximately 30 per cent are on domestic flights. More and more cheap flight operators are scheduling flights form Luton so it just keeps getting busier and busier. The airport has a dedicated cargo terminal that handled 35,862 tonnes of cargo in 2001. London Luton Airport has an EU and MAFF approved airport border inspection post for livestock and handles numerous livestock and bloodstock flights. Some of the more unusual "freight" handled include 1000 sheep from New Zealand, 25 Cossack horses from the Ukraine and 470 Alpaca from Chile. Manchester AirportManchester Airport provides a wide range of facilities including those for business, children and the disabled. Public transportation to and from the airport is reliable and frequent with a choice of trains, coaches, taxis and car hire. Those wishing to drive to the airport will find it easily accessible and well sign posted from the access roads. The airport offers a range of valet, short and long stay parking and 24 hour petrol stations. Voted European Airport of the Year in 2001, Manchester Airport is served by around 95 airlines flying more than 19 million passengers to over 170 destinations each year. Newcastle AirportNewcastle airport provides extensive charter flight services for both freight and passengers to destinations all over the world. A 16 acre Freight Village at the Airport is the base for three handling agents and 12 freight forwarding agents, providing comprehensive services to importers and exporters. Tyne & Wear Metro operate directly from the airport terminal. Trains run from 5.45am to 11.05pm approximately every 10 to 12 minuites and the journey takes 20 minutes from the centre of Newcastle. Tax & Duty Free Shop a fantastic Tax and Duty Free store in the departure lounge. Offering a vast range of branded perfumes and aftershave including Calvin Klein, Chanel, Dior and YSL, make-up, alcohol and cigarettes all in a fresh and modern store. Plymouth AirportPlymouth City Airport - just 20 minutes from Plymouth City Centre, and ideally placed for business or leisure in Devon and Cornwall. Ample car parking is available adjacent to the terminal, at just £5.00 per day (with reduced rates for shorter stays). The airport's café-bar offers a choice of snacks, hot and cold drinks, and of course a licensed bar. Newspapers, magazines and travel essentials are also available. Plymouth and the surrounding area offers a wide choice of accommodation, including luxury hotels, travel lodges, guest houses and self-catering. Prestwick AirportPrestwick Airport provides a wide range of facilities including those for business, children and the disabled. Public transportation to and from the airport is reliable and frequent with a choice of trains, coaches, buses, taxis and car hire. Those wishing to drive to the airport will find it easily accessible and well sign posted from the access roads. The airport offers a range of both short and long stay parking. Prestwick airport has one main terminal and serves over 4 different airlines to over 20 destinations handling over 1.9 million passengers a year. The airport is located 35 minutes south west of Glasgow city centre, off the A77. From the city centre take the M77 south out of Glasgow, follow until it changes to the A77. The airport is north of the town of Ayr between Prestwick and Monkton (and east of the A77). Robin Hood AirportRobin Hood Airport is situated in the heart of the Yorkshire and Humber region and close to the major cities of Sheffield, Leeds, Hull, York and Lincoln. Nearby are the towns of Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Worksop, Bawtry and Gainsborough. Shetland Islands AirportSumburgh Airport, located at the southern tip of the Shetland Islands, provides scheduled domestic services and a series of oil charter operations. Loganair operate a regular scheduled inter-island service, with connections to Kirwall and Fair Isle. Flights to Oslo and Bergen in Norway are provided by Wideroe's Flyveselskap A/S. Destinations on the Scottish mainland include Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh andA Aberdeen. The airport is housed in one compact terminal, that provides limited facilities to passengers using the facility. While there is a small cafe in the airport and a newsagents, travellers are advised to stock up on necessary provisions before arriving at the airport, due to the limited facilities. Southampton AirportThe check-in area is directly inside the terminal building. All flight numbers and destinations are displayed on the monitors at the entrance to the airport, indicating which desk to check in at. Keep an eye on the television monitors listing flight departures for your destination, boarding time and gate number. Boarding usually begins around 45 minutes before departure. Most restaurants and bars provide high chairs and children's menus. Aura catering provides kids fun packs with every child’s meal purchased. There is a babycare room located in the main concourse, with private feeding cubicle and bottle warmer. There is also a baby changing unit after security in the departure lounge toilets. There are a number of parking options all of which are family friendly, why not compare them to see which suits you best. Stansted AirportStansteds Airport provides a wide range of facilities including those for business, children and the disabled. In addition, a full range of 1st class airport services are offered. Public transportation to and from the airport is reliable and frequent with a choice of trains, coaches, Stansted express, taxis and car hire. Those wishing to drive to the airport will find it easily accessible and well sign posted from the access roads. The airport offers a range of valet, short and long stay parking. London Stansted Airport handles roughly 19 million passengers a year and demand is always growing. The UK's fourth busiest airport, Stansted is the fastest growing in Europe. It has 1 terminal and 1 main runway. Stansted serves 20 different airlines to approximately 114 locations worldwide. Stornoway AirportStornoway Airport provides a key access point to the Western Isles, with flights from Inverness and Glasgow, and inter-island services to Benbecula and Barra. Located on the east coast of Lewis, a few miles from Stornoway, the airport also serves as a base for the search and rescue helicopter operated by HM Coastguard. Air traffic control at Stornoway provides important support services to aircraft flying to and from North America over Iceland. An increasing element of airport business is support services for oil exploration and development in the North Atlantic. There are ramp facilities at the entrance and staff are always available to assist. Requests for assistance should be made in the first instance to the relevant airline.
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