Civil Airfield Colonsay (EGEY)

Colonsay (EGEY) requires an out-of-hours permit for landings outside the limited scheduled commercial flights; this permit is available free of charge from Oban Airport and is valid for one year. Permit applications can be completed online or by email, and insurance details are required; PPR by phone to Oban is also necessary before each landing. No parking fees apply for the first 24 hours, and there are no handling charges. Landing fees are paid to Oban Airport, with one report describing them as moderate. There is no fuel or other facilities at the airfield. Parking must be on grass areas rather than the small asphalt apron, with caution advised due to uneven ground; high-visibility vests are mandatory on the airfield. The Colonsay Hotel offers food and can arrange pickup from the airfield on request; otherwise, it is a 45-minute walk away. Wild camping is possible near the airfield, and there are now good mobile phone reception and several camping spots in the vicinity. The island is walkable for those with time and fitness, and notable sites include caves north of Kiloran Beach. Approaches may be turbulent due to local topography.