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    "addressCountry": "United Kingdom",
    "addressLocality": "Flotta Isle"
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  "connection_tips": "Flotta Isle Airstrip (FLH) is a specialized aviation facility on the island of Flotta in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. It primarily serves the Flotta Oil Terminal, a major North Sea energy hub. Since scheduled commercial flights were discontinued in 1981, the airstrip is now used exclusively for emergency services, air ambulances, and industrial charters. The terminal is a minimalist building providing basic administrative space for authorized personnel; there are no public amenities such as shops, cafes, or restrooms on-site. Access to Flotta for the general public is primarily via the Orkney Ferries service from Houton on the Mainland or Lyness on Hoy.\n\nThe ferry pier is located west of the oil terminal, a significant walk from the airstrip. There are no taxis or public buses stationed at the airfield, so any island transport must be pre-arranged with local contacts or involve walking. The island is small enough to explore on foot, and the 'Flotta Island Explorer' path passes near the airstrip, offering views of the massive oil storage tanks and the waters of Scapa Flow. For those flying privately, the airstrip is operated by the Orkney Islands Council and requires Prior Permission Required (PPR). It features a single 760-meter asphalt runway and a helipad used for industrial transfers.\n\nVisitors should be aware that the oil terminal is a high-security site with restricted zones. For commercial airline travel, the nearest hub is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) on the Mainland, from where you can take a bus to the ferry terminal. Weather in the Orkneys can be extreme, with high winds frequently affecting both flight and ferry operations. Travelers should always check the Orkney Ferries timetable, which varies significantly by season.",
  "country": "United Kingdom",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Private/GA airport; no scheduled service at this airport.",
    "FBO services available for private aircraft at this airport.",
    "Shuttle services connect to nearby areas at this airport.",
    "Dining options available in terminal at this airport.",
    "Check flight status before heading to airport at this airport.",
    "Keep documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Weather delays possible; check forecasts at this airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak periods at this airport.",
    "Download airline app for updates at this airport.",
    "Charge devices before your flight at this airport."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "FLH",
  "icao": "EG80",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 58.8333,
  "layover_planner_info": "Industrial airstrip with no public facilities; primary island access is via the Orkney Ferries service.",
  "longitude": -3.0167,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact the Flotta Oil Terminal security or the Orkney Ferries office in Kirkwall for assistance with delayed transit.",
  "name": "Flotta Isle Airstrip",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "KOI",
      "name": "Kirkwall Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "WIC",
      "name": "Wick John O'Groats Airport"
    }
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  "terminal_info": "Flotta Isle Airstrip (FLH) is a specialized aviation facility located on the island of Flotta in the Orkney archipelago, Scotland. Situated within the historic waters of Scapa Flow, the airstrip features a single asphalt runway and a helipad. It primarily serves the Flotta Oil Terminal, one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure sites, which has been processing North Sea crude oil since 1977. The airstrip acts as a critical link for emergency services, air ambulances, and specialized industrial charters supporting the terminal operations.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure at Flotta is minimal and tailored to its industrial and emergency mission. There is no formal passenger terminal for the general public; instead, a basic building provides essential shelter and administrative space for authorized personnel and flight crews. Amenities are extremely limited, with no commercial shops, dining facilities, or public restrooms dedicated solely to the airstrip. All movements are strictly controlled, and the facility typically operates during daylight hours, although it is maintained for 24-hour emergency medical evacuations when necessary.\n\nWhile scheduled commercial air services to Flotta ceased in 1981, the island remains well-connected via the Orkney Ferries network. Regular daily sailings connect Flotta's Gibraltar Pier with Houton on the Orkney mainland and Lyness on the neighboring island of Hoy. Ground transportation on the island is limited to private vehicles and shuttle services operated by the oil terminal for its staff. Travelers visiting the island for non-industrial purposes should be aware that large areas around the terminal are restricted and must coordinate all logistics, including island transport and accommodation, well in advance. For scheduled commercial flights, the nearest hub is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) on the Orkney mainland.",
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}