Aircraft use of the airfield
Before flying to the airfield, pilots must request permission. Email your estimated date and time of arrival to info.aerodromes@highland.gov.uk.
Airfield use and fees
By landing at the airfield, pilots acknowledge that:
- the airfield is an Unlicensed Aerodrome
- there are no Air Traffic Control (ATC) or Flight Information Services, and no Rescue or Firefighting Services available
- aircraft must be insured in accordance with EC Regulation 785/2004
- operating hours are from 8am local time (or 30 minutes after sunrise, whichever is later) to 10pm (or 30 minutes before sunset, whichever is sooner)
- aircraft must be parked without obstructing taxiways, aprons, or the helicopter landing area. Light aircraft should use designated parking areas
Pilots must read the full Skye airfield rules and understand the fees before using the airfield.
Landing fees
| Item | Fee (including VAT) |
|---|---|
| Per Landing Aircraft MTOW not exceeding 1000kg | £13.75 |
| Per Landing Aircraft MTOW exceeding 1000kg and not exceeding 2730kg | £24.75 |
| Per Landing Aircraft MTOW exceeding 2.73 Tonnes | £137.50 |
| Parking period for Aircraft not exceeding 2730kg (24 hour period or part thereof) | £5.50 |
| Parking period for Aircraft exceeding 2730kg (24 hour period or part thereof) | £13.75 |
If you land at the airfield without prior permission (PPR), we will charge you double the landing fee for your aircraft size.
When parking your aircraft at the airfield, you must use the designated area given to you.
Annual landing, parking and PPR cards
Pilots wishing to register for annual use of the airfield must provide:
- aircraft registration details
- monthly flight log submissions
| Category | Aircraft type | Maximum take-off weight (MTOW) | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Light Aircraft (based at Skye) | Constituted Flying Club (up to 2 aircraft) | ≤ 2730kg | £159.50 |
| Private Light Aircraft (based elsewhere) | Individual aircraft | ≤ 2730kg | £198.00 |
| Private Light Aircraft (based elsewhere) | Constituted Flying Club (up to 6 aircraft) | ≤ 2730kg | £495.00 |
After landing - log sheet submission
Within 48 hours of landing, pilots must complete a landing log sheet and email it to info.aerodromes@highland.gov.uk. This information will be used to issue a request for payment of landing fees.
Pay airfield fees
Landing fees must be paid within 14 days of landing. You can pay online, or by phone on 01349 886605.
Alternatively you can pay by BACS quoting 'AIRFIELD – Landing Fees' using the following details:
- Sort code: 827013
- Account number: 00005273