Barra is a unique airport in that it is located on a beach on the foreshore of Traigh Mhor on Barra Island
ATC Positions
| Callsign | Frequency |
| Barra Information | 118.080 |
Preferential Runway
Runway 25 is the preferential runway when there is a tailwind component of 5 knots or less and the runway is dry
Taxiways
The taxiway chart can be viewed here
Types of Approaches
Notes
PPR is essential to be able to get the latest information about runway conditions
Aircraft can only fly if there is at least 3km visibility or more and cloud base of 1000 feet or greater
The landing and take off areas may be considerably ridged by hard sand and certain pools of standing water, presenting potential hazards to aircraft
The bearing strength, braking action and contamination of the beach is unknown, variable and unpredictable
Downdraughts may be experienced at the western end of runway 07/25 with strong winds from the west through to the south
Pilots should be aware that cockling activities frequently take place between the runway markers and the tide line. Both pedestrian and vehicular activity may occur and from the air may appear to infringe the runway thresholds during published aerodrome opening hours. This activity is closely monitored by the FIS. A flashing white light on top of the control tower advises the local cocklers that an aircraft movement is imminent and is in no way to be used as a navigational aid by aircrew
Who to Contact
Below is the order in which you should contact a controller
Vatsim
EGPR_I_TWR
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