Remote Orkney island airstrip serving Sanday community.
Location
Sanday, United Kingdom
Sanday Airport is a small general aviation aerodrome located on the island of Sanday in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom. It serves as a vital link for residents of this remote island, providing air connections to the Orkney mainland and beyond.
The airport is operated by Orkney Islands Council as part of the inter-island air service network that connects the inhabited Orkney islands. Loganair operates scheduled services from Sanday, making it one of the shortest scheduled airline routes in the world when flying to Westray or Kirkwall.
Given the island's limited road and ferry infrastructure, the airport plays an essential role in providing access to healthcare, education, and commerce for Sanday's small population of a few hundred residents.
Terminals
The airport has a very basic single terminal facility typical of small island aerodromes, with minimal passenger amenities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on Sanday is limited to local roads, with taxis and private vehicles being the primary means of reaching the airport.
Airlines here
Loganair operates scheduled inter-island services connecting Sanday to Kirkwall and other Orkney islands.
Notable facts
- ›Operated by Orkney Islands Council as part of the Orkney inter-island air network.
- ›Loganair services from Sanday are among the shortest scheduled airline flights in the world.
- ›The airport primarily serves the small resident population of Sanday island.
- ›Air travel is critical for medical and emergency access given the island's remote location.
- ›The airstrip serves light aircraft and small turboprop aircraft typical of island operations.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
