Stornoway Airport

31/08/2026

Make a September escape of it. From whisky tastings to island scenery, the Hebridean Whisky Festival brings a week of events to the Outer Hebrides from 5–12 September. Hebridean Whisky Festival: https://bit.ly/4zFMiaq

24/08/2026

Flying a drone near our airport? Check the safety restrictions and seek permission to fly in advance or you could risk breaking the law. More info https://bit.ly/4qzK74l

24/08/2026

Planning to fly a drone? Before you get airborne, make sure you check that you are safe to fly.

Our airports are protected by a Flight Restriction Zone or FRZ, where it is illegal to fly a drone without permission, but applying to do so is straightforward.

📓Check out the guide for the airport where you want to fly including the FRZ
✍️24 hours before you want to fly, complete the notification form and email to the relevant airport
📞Call Air Traffic Services at the relevant airport if you need any help

All the info you need is here https://bit.ly/4qzK74l

Together we can keep you and our airports safe!

20/08/2026

Tha sinn a’ cur co-chomhairle phoblach air bhog air ar Plana Gàidhlig airson 2026-2031, agus bheir na freagairtean buaidh air a' chruth aige mus tèid a chuir a-steach gu Bòrd na Gàidhlig gu foirmeil.

Faodar am plana a leughadh aig: https://bit.ly/4xWUEsR

Cuiribh molaidhean no beachd sam bith gu [email protected] ro 4 Dàmhair.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig

20/08/2026

We’re launching our public consultation on our Gaelic Language Plan 2026-2031, and responses will inform its development before it is formally submitted to Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

You are invited to read the Plan at https://bit.ly/45CemxS

Please send any suggestions or feedback to [email protected] by 4 October.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig

14/08/2026

We’re recruiting a Air Traffic Services Operational Assistant

Join our team at Stornoway Airport and play an important role in helping to keep aircraft movements safe and orderly, both in the air and on the ground.

As part of the Air Traffic Services team, you’ll provide flight information and meteorological information to pilots following full training. We’re looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to stay focused under pressure.

Applications close 6 September 2026.

Find out more and apply via HIAL Careers: https://bit.ly/3t3VHuH

06/08/2026

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism & Transport, Stephen Flynn MSP, confirmed that flights between Inverness – Kirkwall, Sumburgh & Stornoway will recommence in October to the media at Inverness Airport today.

Read the full media release here : https://bit.ly/4pYMwVZ

03/08/2026

As part of World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August), we're proud to reaffirm our commitment to supporting breastfeeding families across all HIAL airports.

As members of the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme, we want every parent to feel welcome and confident feeding their baby while travelling. Breastfeeding is welcome throughout our airports, and our teams are committed to creating a supportive and respectful environment for all families.

21/07/2026

16/07/2026

We're looking for a Motor Transport Engineer to join the team at Stornoway Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in maintaining and repairing our motor transport fleet and specialist equipment, helping to keep our airport operating safely and efficiently.

We're looking for someone with a recognised Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience, a full UK driving licence and the ability to obtain an LGV licence.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 4 August 2026.

Find out more and apply via our careers page: https://bit.ly/3t3VHuH