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Home to the world's shortest scheduled airline route.
Location
Papa Westray, United Kingdom
Papa Westray Airport is a small regional airport serving the island of Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is operated by Orkney Islands Council and primarily serves inter-island flights within the Orkney archipelago.
The airport is world-famous for hosting the shortest scheduled commercial flight in the world, the Loganair service between Papa Westray and the nearby island of Westray, which lasts approximately 90 seconds under favorable wind conditions. This remarkable distinction has made the airport a point of curiosity and tourist interest far beyond what its size would otherwise suggest.
Despite its modest infrastructure, the airport plays a vital role in connecting the small island community of Papa Westray, which has a population of fewer than 100 people, to the rest of Orkney and mainland Scotland.
Terminals
The airport has a very basic, single small terminal building befitting its status as a remote island airstrip.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on the island is extremely limited, with the airstrip located close to the island's small community and accessible primarily by private vehicle or on foot.
Airlines here
Loganair is the sole airline operating scheduled services at Papa Westray Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Hosts the world's shortest scheduled commercial flight, between Papa Westray and Westray, lasting around 90 seconds.
- ›The Westray to Papa Westray route covers approximately 2.7 kilometres (1.7 miles).
- ›Operated by Orkney Islands Council as part of the inter-island air network.
- ›Loganair uses small turboprop aircraft such as the Britten-Norman Islander on this route.
- ›The airport serves a community of fewer than 100 residents on the island.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
