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Scottish Islands Airports
Many of the larger Scottish Islands have airports on the smaller islands. This makes island travel a lot easier
across from the mainland of Scotland and between islands. Flying over the islands gives you a bird's-eye view
on clear days.
Orkney Islands Airports
Kirkwall Airport is 3 miles east of Kirkwall itself. Scheduled flights largely be Loganair / British Airways to
and from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness Sumburgh on Shetland are serviced by Kirkwall Airport.
The Inter-island flight between Papa Westray and Westray is the shortest scheduled flight in the world lasting
a mere 2-3 minutes! If you make the journey you get a certificate to prove you've made it.
Outer Hebrides Airports Western Isles
Stornoway Airport, four miles east of the town, is the main airport for flights to the Western Isles. Flights
to Stornoway run direct from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Invemess. There are two other airports
serving the Outer Hebrides islands. Benbecula airport is on the west coast of the island. Barra Airport is actually
on a beach-the only beach airport in the world handling scheduled flights.
Islay Airport
Islay has its own small airport. British Airways / Loganair schedule regular flights to Islay from Glasgow
International Airport. Islay Airport is on the south west of the islands beside a seven mile beach. There is a gift
shop at the airport. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-12:30 am and 1: 30-6: 15 pm Sat 9: 30-10: 30 am Sun
5:30-6:30 pm
The Oban to Colonsay Air Service
You can now fly direct to the Isle of Colonsay in the Inner Hebrides from Oban Airport. Flights between
Oban and Colonsay operate twice daily on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Extra flights between Oban Airport and
Colonsay also run during term-time on Saturdays and Sundays.
1. How many airports are introduced in the text?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
2. If you complete the shortest journey between Papa Westray and Westray ____.
A. a paper will be given to you as a proof of your flight
B. the three-mile-long trip will benefit you a great deal
C. you can enjoy the scenery of the whole Scotland
D. you can buy a gift for your family at the airport
3. Which of the following airport is the only beach airport offering scheduled flights?
A. Kirkwall Airport.
B. Stomoway Airport.
C. Barra Airport.
D. Islay Airport.
4. If you travel to Colonsay from Oban during term-time, you'd better leave on ____.
A. Monday or Tuesday
B. Wednesday or Thursday
C. Tuesday or Thursday
D. Friday or Saturday
1-4: C A C C