HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
SC097647
Registered Address
Head Office, Inverness Airport, Inverness, IV2 7JB
Status
Active
Employee Count
701
Turnover
£26,971,000
EBITDA
£13,502,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
4 March 1986
Nature of Business
52230 - Service activities incidental to air transportation
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
Highlands and Islands

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
14 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
93%
31-60 Days
6%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms57%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-08-15
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202515 Aug 20251493%6%1%57%
01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 202414 Aug 20251591%7%2%10%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202108 Aug 20243175%13%12%26%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201815 Feb 20193072%19%9%29%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

10 days

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes and queries are dealt with by the accounts department with the support of administrators and managers who procured the good and/or services

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) is a government-owned company that operates and manages 11 airports in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

These airports provide vital air links for remote and rural communities, as well as facilitating tourism and business in the region.\n\nAs part of their commitment to sustainability, HIAL has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce their environmental impact

This includes investing in energy-efficient technology, promoting sustainable travel options, and partnering with local communities to support sustainable development.\n\nHIAL offers a range of products and services, including air traffic management, airport operations, and facilities management

They also provide commercial services such as car parking, retail, and advertising at their airports.\n\nThe company is led by Managing Director, Inglis Lyon, and is overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by the Scottish Government.\n\nFor more information on HIAL's airports, services, and sustainability efforts, you can visit their website at www.hial.co.uk

Their registered office is located at Inverness Airport, Inverness, IV2 7JB

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,730,000
Net Worth
-£5,233,000
Total Current Assets
£12,697,000
Total Current Liabilities
£16,114,000

Company Location