ARGYLL and Bute Council has appointed Airport Operational Services to operate Oban Airport, providing Air/Ground RT, weather info and reception services. The previous operator, Total Logistics (TLC) is still providing 100LL and Jet A1 fuel at the Airport. The Air/Ground service operates on frequency 118.050 and the NDB "OBN" operates on 404.0. Work started in February to upgrade the airport to obtain a CAA licence.

Works include resurfacing runway 01/19, runway drainage, a new main apron and taxiway, light aircraft park, helicopter pads, taxiway links and some aerodrome lighting, a new NDB with a co-located DME and Met equipment. There will also be a new Terminal Building with a Fire Station and Control Tower, a new access road and car parks. During the works, use of the airport is PPR only, tel 01631 710384.