Tiree Airport is located on the Isle of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides, Argyll and Bute. The airport provides an important transport link for the island, whose remote position in the Atlantic makes regular air connections particularly valuable. Tiree is characterised by extensive machair, sandy beaches, low-lying farmland and an exposed coastline shaped by the Atlantic.
Information about Tiree Airport
Facts about Tiree Airport
- IATA:
- TRE
- ICAO:
- EGPU
- City:
- Tiree
- Region:
- Argyll and Bute
- Country:
- Scotland
- Country Code:
- GB
- Type:
- Commercial Airport
- Timezone:
- Europe/London
- Latitude:
- 56.503495
- Longitude:
- -6.867352
- GPS Coordinates:
- 56°30' N, 06°52' W
- Passenger Category:
- Regional Airport
- Role:
- Regional Airport
The historical and tourist importance of the island
Tiree is famous for its exceptionally wide sandy beaches, machair habitats and traditional crofting landscape. The island has a rich Gaelic and agricultural heritage, with historic settlements, old churches and traditional stone and thatched buildings. Its consistent Atlantic winds have made it a popular destination for windsurfing and other watersports, while the open landscape is excellent for cycling, walking, photography and birdwatching. Nearby Gunna and the wider Hebridean islands add further opportunities for wildlife and coastal exploration.
Food, shopping and when to visit
Tiree has a small but welcoming selection of cafés, pubs, community shops and local food businesses. Seafood, locally produced meat, baking and traditional Scottish dishes feature prominently. Summer is the most popular time to visit because of long daylight hours and better opportunities for enjoying beaches and outdoor activities. The island's winds make it particularly attractive to watersports enthusiasts, while spring and autumn offer quieter conditions and excellent opportunities for wildlife watching.
Location on the Map
The map shows the location of Tiree Airport.
Popular distances from Tiree Airport
Frequently searched distances from Tiree Airport to United Kingdom cities.
| Starting location | Distance (miles) |
Travel Time (hours, minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Renfrew | 153.9 mi | 6 h 9 m |
| Clydebank | 150.7 mi | 6 h 3 m |
| Stirling | 154.2 mi | 6 h 12 m |
| Erskine | 151.8 mi | 6 h 4 m |
| Oban | 66.9 mi | 4 h 5 m |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 313.1 mi | 9 h 8 m |
| Ceann Loch Gilb | 103.5 mi | 4 h 55 m |
| Dundee | 183.6 mi | 6 h 46 m |
| Edinburgh | 191.2 mi | 7 h 1 m |
| Lochbuie | 90.7 mi | 5 h 16 m |
Popular distances to Tiree Airport
Frequently searched distances and routes to Tiree Airport from other cities.
| Starting location | Distance (miles) |
Travel Time (hours, minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 313.1 mi | 9 h 8 m |
| Renfrew | 153.9 mi | 6 h 9 m |
| Lochbuie | 90.7 mi | 5 h 16 m |
| Tobermory | 97.6 mi | 5 h 20 m |
| Oban | 66.9 mi | 4 h 5 m |
| Coll Aerodrome | 24.9 mi | 1 h 31 m |
| Dundee | 183.6 mi | 6 h 46 m |
| Stirling | 154.2 mi | 6 h 12 m |
| Glasgow | 165.5 mi | 6 h 21 m |
| Clydebank | 150.7 mi | 6 h 3 m |