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Wick Airport (WIC)
Caithness
KW1 4QP
T 01955 602215
F 01955 605946
Wick is the ideal location from which to explore the dramatic scenery, wildlife and heritage of Caithness and Sutherland. Wick is the principal town in the far north of the Scottish mainland. It was originally a Viking settlement, and holds the claim to fame of once being the busiest herring fishing port in Europe.
Visitor attractions are numerous and include the dramatic 15th to 17th-century ruins of Sinclair and Girnigoe castles, the tiny fishing village of Staxigoe and the famous Old Pulteney whisky distillery. The Queen Mother’s former home at Castle of Mey is nearby and HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, is actively promoting local produce via the Mey Selections brand launched in 2005.
For more information on the airport and its services, including the renowned home baking in the Terminal Building Café, call us on 01955 602215.
Scheduled Flights
The following scheduled air services operate from the airport:
Aberdeen - Eastern Airways
Edinburgh - Flybe
For flight information and booking contact:
Eastern Airways
www.easternairways.com
T 01652 680600
Flybe
www.flybe.com or www.flybe.com/ads for Air Discount Scheme members
T 0871 700 0535
Terminal Facilities
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri 0600 - 2045
Sat 0845 – 1445
Sun - closed
Information Desk T 01955 602215
Passenger terminal facilities include:
- Cafe - serving light meals, tea, coffee, home baking, newspapers, stamps and cigarettes. Bar licence from 11.00.
- Baby changing room
- Pay phone
- Post box
- Wireless broadband internet
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Small conference room available for hire, seats up to 16 people. Teas, coffees and light lunches can be arranged, prices available on request. Contact the airport administration office on 01955 602215 for further information and booking.
Facilities for the Disabled
If you require assistance please make arrangements prior to arrival through your airline or by contacting airport administration staff on T 01955 602215.
- Disabled parking bays
- Disabled toilet
- Wheelchairs
- Ambulift/stair climber
- Ramp facilities
Car Parking
Free of charge car parking is provided next to the Terminal Building. Disabled car parking spaces are designated in the car park. Drivers are advised that vehicles and their contents are left at their own risk. Pick up/drop off areas are marked next to the terminal.
Car Hire
There is currently no airport based car hire facility. A number of local garages do provide car hire and will meet clients on arrival. Details are available from the airport on T 01955 602215 or via the local business link on the www.caithness.org website.
Taxi Providers
Local taxis meet all scheduled flights. Contact the airport on T 01955 602215 for contact details if you wish to book in advance.
Public Transport
A bus station and railway station are situated near Wick town centre, approximately 1.5 miles from the airport. Trains are available to Thurso, Inverness and all intermediate stations. Buses are available to most towns and villages in Caithness as well as services to Inverness. Contact the airport for further information.
Aircraft Refuelling Services
Far North Aviation T 01955 602201
www.farnorthaviation.co.uk
Information for Pilots
Click here for the airport’s operational information.
Aerodrome Hours of Operation
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Mon-Fri:
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0700 - 1830
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1900 - 2045
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Saturday:
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0845 - 1024
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1100 - 1445
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Sunday:
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Closed
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In addition to the standard opening hours above, the airport can provide special openings by arrangement. For further information contact Far North Aviation in the first instance on 01955 602201 (24 hrs).
Aircraft of less than 5,700 kg MTOW can qualify to operate under HIAL's out of hours indemnity permit scheme. For further information contact Far North Aviation or click here.
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Information and Helpful Phone Numbers
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Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd
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T 01955 602215
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Loganair
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T 01955 602294
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Eastern Airways
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T 01652 680600
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Northern Constabulary, Wick
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T 01955 603551 /2/3/4/5
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Caithness General Hospital
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T 01955 605050
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Useful Links
VisitScotland - Scotland's tourism web portal
Caithness Local Information - Award-winning community web site
Caithness Business Pages
Eastern Airways
Caithness Castles - Fascinating guide to the many castles in the area including the Castle of Mey
Caithness and Sutherland Business Directory
Wick Heritage Centre - Museum of the town's history
Waterlines - Maritime visitor centre at Lybster, a picturesque fishing port 12 miles south of Wick
Far North Aviation - Aircraft handling, flight training, suppliers of aviation fuels
Caithness Community Website - Photos of aircraft that have visited Wick Airport
Far North Community Health Development Site |
