Aberdeen airport is under the control of The British Airports Authority, it is their furthermost Scottish airport and provides many links to the Northern Isles and Scandinavia. It is also an important helicopter base with services to all the North Sea Oil fields. Aberdeen airport also provides direct services to Central Scotland and most of the major English cities. Sumburgh in Shetland is perhaps the most important link with scheduled fixed wing flights to the Scottish mainland. Although the BAA are competent operators, Aberdeen airport would benefit from a change of ownership to a more locally orientated management.

Aberdeen 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.

HOW TO GET THERE BY ROAD.
The access road to the airport is sign posted from the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road. The airport is 7 miles North West of the Aberdeen city centre on the A947 at Dyce. There is a large car park in front of the terminal building for short and long stay parking. You can drop off passengers outside the terminal building , but if you want to visit the terminal building you should use the car park.

HELICOPTER PASSENGERS
Helicopter passengers for Bristows and British International Helicopters should travel to the airport via the A96 and follow the signposts for their specific terminal. There is a long term car park for helicopter passengers opposite Bristows Helicopters. Bond Helicopters passengers use the East terminal, and road access is via the A947 from Bucksburn.

CAR PARKING
There are two car parks at the airport. The main car park which is situated in front of the terminal building is available for for both long and short term parking. The other car park is situated adjacent to the Bristow heliport and is primarily for use by heliport passengers.

Aberdeen International Airport

Telephone: (01224) 722331
Telex: 739567 ABZLTD G
Fax: (01224) 725724
Enquiry Desk: 01224 722 331
IATA CODE: ABZ
Postal Address : Aberdeen Airport, Farburn Terrace, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7DU
Managing Director: Miss Lesley Bale.
www.baa.com/main/airports/aberdeen/

Runway 05/23

1893 x 151 feet
577 x 46 meters

Runway 14/32

2165 x 75 feet
660 x 23 meters

Runway 16/34

6001 x 151 feet
1829 x 46 meters

Runway 18/36

853 x 75 feet
260 x 23 meters

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