Tràigh Mhòr, Beach and airport runway in Isle of Barra, Scotland
The white shell sand beach stretches between Ardmhor and Eoligarry villages on the northern tip of Barra, facing the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.
The beach obtained its airport license in 1936, marking the beginning of regular flight operations on this natural coastal landing strip in the Outer Hebrides.
Local residents maintain traditional cockle collecting practices along the shoreline, contributing to the preservation of historical food gathering methods in the Hebrides.
The beach functions as an airport runway during scheduled flight times, with access restricted when the airport windsock indicates active aviation operations.
Traigh Mhor stands as the sole beach runway in the world that manages scheduled airline services, with tides washing the landing strip twice each day.
Location: Outer Hebrides
GPS coordinates: 57.02440,-7.43444
Latest update: May 15, 2025 15:06
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