Air transport movements at Aberdeen airport, Scotland
Air transport movements at Aberdeen airport, Scotland stood at 4,541 Movements in Aug 2026, according to Civil Aviation Authority — UK airport statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Air and sea travel table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Air and sea travel table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport movements | |||||||||||
| Aberdeen | 4,541 | 4,717 | 4,393 | 4,519 | 4,614 | 4,375 | 3,917 | 3,691 | 4,309 | 4,085 | |
| Alderney | 384 | 344 | 332 | 345 | 335 | 274 | 221 | 203 | 288 | 328 |
Understanding air transport movements at Aberdeen airport, Scotland
Recording monthly activity levels at a northern Scottish aviation hub, this series tallies commercial air transport movements driven largely by regional connectivity and specialised energy sector support. The count encompasses scheduled passenger services and chartered flights, while excluding general aviation and training circuits. Every physical takeoff and landing by a commercial carrier is captured.
When analysing the data, observers must account for weather disruptions common to northern latitudes and cyclical shifts in industrial charter demand. Early estimates are subject to routine administrative revisions as operators finalise their monthly returns. Year-on-year comparisons offer the most reliable gauge of operational trends by smoothing out seasonal weather impacts. Users should avoid comparing these figures with major metropolitan hubs, given the strong influence of specialised industrial support operations.
Frequently asked questions
- What operational sectors drive traffic at this facility?
- Traffic is driven by scheduled passenger routes and specialised flights supporting regional energy industries.
- How do weather events impact the monthly series?
- Adverse northern weather conditions can cause flight cancellations, leading to noticeable dips in monthly movement counts.
- Are private recreational flights included in this total?
- No, the series is restricted to commercial air transport movements.