Civil Airfield Coll (EGEL)

A landing on the 500-meter asphalt runway requires an "out-of-hours-indemnity-permit" (about €50) from Argyll & Bute Council, as the airfield is officially open only a few hours per week during scheduled flights from Oban. The permit is valid for one year and can be arranged by email via Oban Airport; before each landing, telephone PPR must be obtained from Oban. Landing fees are described as moderate and are charged to a credit card. Parking is only allowed on grass areas, not on the small asphalt apron, with caution advised due to uneven ground; high-visibility vests are mandatory. Occasional loose stones may be present on asphalt surfaces. The Coll Hotel restaurant has a good reputation, and hotel staff can collect visitors from the airstrip by arrangement. Mobile phone coverage is patchy; there is usually an unlocked landline phone in the terminal building for use if needed.