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About Balivanich

Balivanich serves as Benbecula's main settlement in the Outer Hebrides, reached via the A865 causeway connecting North and South Uist. The village sits near Benbecula Airport and offers roughly 7 EV charging points for island touring. The airport runway uniquely doubles as an emergency strip for RAF Benbecula operations.

Where is Balivanich on the map?

Balivanich is in Scotland, at 57.472, -7.376 - about 14 km west of Kallin.

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What is the closest airport to Balivanich?

The closest airport to Balivanich is Benbecula Airport, 2 km (about 3 min by car). Other airports nearby: Barra Airport.

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