Glasgow Seaplane Terminal is a

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airport terminal in

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. It opened in August 2007. The terminal is located in the 'Princes Dock' adjacent

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in the Pacific Quay area of the city. The city also has two international airports, Glasgow Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport, although both are located outside the city. The terminal maiden scheduled service from Glasgow to

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began in August 2007. It is currently Europe's only city centre commercial seaplane service in operation.

History

The terminal was opened by Loch Lomond Seaplanes, in August 2007, to allow the first commercial seaplane service in nearly 50 yearsLoch Lomond Seaplanes website
Retrieved 3 February 2007 to start from the city centre, initially from Glasgow to

, flying from the

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Pacific Quay area. A service to Tobermory on the

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operated in 2008. Loch Lomond Seaplanes offered charter services from the terminal until they ceased operations in April 2025

Services

* Loch Lomond Seaplanes (

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References

External links

Loch Lomond Seaplanes

River Clyde Seaplane service – Clyde Waterfront
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