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Dornoch Airfield

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About Dornoch Airfield

Dornoch Airfield is an airfield near Dornoch, in the Highland council area, Scotland. The site sits at 1 ft above sea level, and open data lists one runway (10/28), the longest about 2,460 ft (750 m), surfaced with Grass. We have not yet checked its own website for a helicopter policy, so treat it as unconfirmed. The nearest major town or city is Inverness city (28 miles), measured in a straight line; the closest railway station is Tain, 3.9 miles away; the nearest hospital with an A&E department is Nairn Town and County Hospital, 21 miles away. It is one of 29 landing sites we list in Highland.

Compiled from open data (OurAirports), the council and postcode lookup, railway station and hospital data, and the site's own website where it says anything about helicopters. It is information only; confirm everything with the site.

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TypeAirfield
NationScotland
Nearest placeDornoch, Sunderland
Position57°52′08.4″N 4°01′22.8″W
57.86900, -4.02300
Elevation1 ft
Map and directionsOpen in Google Maps · Directions
Official websitedornochairfield.com
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Runway layout drawn from open data (not to scale).

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Daylight

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UK night is from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. Times are UK local time, calculated for this position.

Local council and planning

Council areaHighland
RegionScotland
Nearest postcodeIV25 3LZ

Planning rules in Scotland differ from England. Ask the local planning authority before you rely on any temporary-use right. Read the landing rules.

Find this council’s website · Planning Portal

Getting there

Nearest railway stations

  • Tain 3.9 mi · about 10 min by road
  • Fearn 6.4 mi · about 17 min by road
  • Golspie 7.2 mi · about 19 min by road

Straight-line distance; road times are rough estimates (approx.). Check your own route.

Eat, drink and stay nearby

Pubs and restaurants

  • MARA restaurant · 0.7 mi
  • Crenshaw's Brasserie restaurant · 0.7 mi
  • The Dornoch Inn pub · 0.8 mi
  • Highland Spice restaurant · 0.8 mi
  • Dornoch Castle Beer Garden and Whisky Bar pub · 0.8 mi
  • Sutherland House restaurant · 0.8 mi

Places to stay

Data from OpenStreetMap contributors. Not checked by us: confirm opening times and whether they welcome fly-in guests.

Safety

Nearest hospital with an A&E: Nairn Town and County Hospital · 21 mi

For information only. In an emergency, call 999.

Flight times from here

ToDistanceAbout
Edinburgh118 nm1 h 07
Glasgow121 nm1 h 08
Newcastle191 nm1 h 43
Belfast206 nm1 h 50
Leeds258 nm2 h 15
Manchester270 nm2 h 21
Dublin282 nm2 h 27

Approximate: a typical twin helicopter at 130 knots, with 5% for routing and 10 minutes for start-up and arrival. Not a flight plan; weather and routing change it.

Towns, cities and venues this site could serve

Main towns and cities nearby

Event sites and venues within 25 miles

Other airfields and heliports close by

Distances are straight-line; road times are rough estimates.

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Questions about Dornoch Airfield

Can helicopters land at Dornoch Airfield?

We have not yet confirmed this. Many airfields welcome visiting helicopters, but policies differ and prior permission is common, so contact the airfield before you plan to land.

Do I need permission to land at Dornoch Airfield?

Yes. Always get permission from the landowner or the airfield operator before you land. Many airfields ask for prior permission (PPR) by phone or email, and some charge a landing fee. Members can see any prior-permission note, contact and fee we hold in the rules section of this page, and the landing-rules guide explains planning, noise and airspace.

Where is Dornoch Airfield?

Dornoch Airfield is an airfield at 57.8690, -4.0230, in the Highland council area, Scotland. The nearest major town or city is Inverness city (28 miles in a straight line). The closest railway station is Tain (3.9 miles).

What is the nearest A&E to Dornoch Airfield?

The nearest hospital with an emergency department that we have on file is Nairn Town and County Hospital, about 21 miles away in a straight line. In an emergency, call 999.

When can I land at Dornoch Airfield?

Many private sites only accept landings in daylight, and UK night is counted from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. The daylight table on this page is calculated for this exact position. Check the opening hours and any seasonal restrictions with the airfield.

Information only. Hours and policies change: confirm with the airfield before you fly. Private sites need the landowner's permission. Is this your site? Update or add your details.