Aberdeen Airport: History and facts

1. Aberdeen International Airport is the third largest in Scotland and one of the 10 largest airports in the UK.

2. The airport was built in 1934 to connect the islands of Scotland with London.

3. During the World War II, Aberdeen served as a Royal Air Force base to protect against German air raids from Norway.

4. After the discovery of oil reserves in the North Sea, Aberdeen became one of the largest heliports in the United Kingdom for helicopter communication with oil rigs.

5. In order to maintain silence, Aberdeen Airport did not operate at night until March 2005. Currently, this ban has been lifted despite complaints from local residents.