Airport Basic
Airport Guide Aberdeen Airport, Airport Code : ABZ,
Aberdeen airport is located in Dyce, to the north-west of Aberdeen city centre. It began its life in 1931 when a piece of land in Dyce was acquired with the intention of being used as a public aerodrome. Today Aberdeen Airport handles roughly 2.5 million passengers a year and demand is continually growing. It is also the world's busiest heliport and has four runways on which 15 airlines fly to 30 different destinations worldwide.
Address: AirportAberdeen Airport,
Farburn Terrace,
Aberdeen,AB21 7DU
Destinations:Destinations
How to reach-Car:Getting there by Car
How to reach-Taxi:Getting there by TaxiMinicom, Telephone: +44 (0)1224 725 082
How to reach-Bus:Getting there by Bus
How to reach-Train:Getting there by Train National Rail is Britains rail network made up of over 25 train operating companies across the UK. By calling National Rail Enquiries or visiting the National Rail website you can find out everything you need to know about travelling by train in the UK. National Rail, Telephone: +44 (0)8457 48 49 50
Facilities:Facilities & Services Information desk - situated in the check-in hall. Left luggage - located next to the information desk in the check-in hall Bureau de change - opposite information desk in the check-in hall Trolleys - Available at points throughout the terminal building and car parks. Lost property - ask at the information desk Cash dispensers - can be found both before and after security, and accept all UK bank cards and most major credit cards. Hotels There are several Aberdeen airport hotel options both on airport and close by. Choose from the following for a convenient accomodation option before or after your flight from Aberdeen airport: - Aberdeen Britannia Hotel
- Aberdeen Craighaar Hotel
- Aberdeen Holiday Inn
- Dyce Skean Dhu Hotel
- Marriott
- Thistle
Services:ServicesEatingBefore security - Food Hub and Café Barista serving a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks; J & R Tennant serve alcoholic drinks and pub food and snacks.
After security - another branch of Food Hub.
Shopping:ShoppingThere are a number of shops in the airport, both before and after security.
Before security - Alpha retail (selling a variety of gifts) and Baxters (selling unique gifts and high quality foods)
After security - World Duty Free and Alpha Retail.
Disabled:DisabledThe airport has minicom facilities for the hard of hearing.
Wheelchair accessible can be booked in advance.
Disabled parking is available for disabled badge holders.
Induction loops are fitted at various points in the terminal building.
Disabled toilets are located throughout the building.
There are several reserved seating points in the building. These have low level information monitors, arm rests on the seats and plenty of space for wheelchair users.
For partially sighted passengers, all airport signage is in a distinctive black on yellow.
Children:ChildrenThere are several baby care facilities throughout the airport. These can be found: by the airport information desk, in the disabled toilets in the international departure lounge and in the ladies' toilets in the domestic departures lounge. All restaurants in the airport are child friendly, and some have children's menus.
Facts & Figures:Facts & FiguresNumber of...
Passengers, year 2003 : 2.5 million
Aircraft movements, year 2003 : 86,500
Airlines : 15
Destinations : 30
Runways : 4
Terminals : 4 (one only for passenger use)
History:
History
HistoryIn 1931, a piece of land in Dyce, near Aberdeen, was acquired with the intention of being used as a public aerodrome. This land was initially used for shuttles between the Scottish northern isles and London. During World War Two, Aberdeen airport was primarily used as a military base. After the war the airport was mainly used for civil aviation, with the airport joining the British Airports Authority in 1947. In 1967, the airport's first oil-related helicopter movements took place. This was the beginning of a well established role for Aberdeen airport , as by 1988 the airport was recognised as the world's busiest helicopter base.
Aberdeen airport plays a crucial part in Scotland's oil industry, with a large number of fixed-wing and rotary aircraft using the airport as a hub for oil-related activity. In 1987 Aberdeen airport was privatised as it became part of BAA plc. Today Aberdeen airport is the world's busiest heliport, with over 35,000 rotary wing movements every year.
Information:InformationInformation Airport Name, Aberdeen Airport
Airport Code : ABZAberdeen airport is located in Dyce, to the north-west of Aberdeen city centre. It began its life in 1931 when a piece of land in Dyce was acquired with the intention of being used as a public aerodrome. Today Aberdeen Airport handles roughly 2.5 million passengers a year and demand is continually growing. It is also the world's busiest heliport and has four runways on which 15 airlines fly to 30 different destinations worldwide.
Parking:
Airport GuideParking:
There are two airport parking options at Aberdeen airport, both short stay and long stay.
Choose from either: Aberdeen Airpark (min stay 1 day) or Aberdeen Flightpark (min stay 8 days)
Short Stay
Aberdeen Airpark is ideal for when picking up and dropping off passengers as it is within walking distance of the terminal building. Prices start at £1.30 for up to half and hour and a full day is charged at £7.50.
Long Stay
Aberdeen Flightpark is also located close to the terminal and courtesy bus runs regularly between the car park and the terminal. This parking option is suitable for holiday parking and it is advisable that a parking space is booked in advance.
To pre-book : book now
Fast Track
There is also a Fast Track Parking option for those passengers who are in a rush. The car park can be entered by a special entrance situated close to the check in area and a fast exit can also be made by a quick credit card payment system.
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