Plane Parking Parking, Kirkliston
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- EH12 9BP
- Capacity
- ~1543 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Edinburgh Airport
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Plane Parking
Located in Kirkliston, Plane Parking is a surface car park open to the public. This is a major parking facility with approximately 1543 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Edinburgh Airport.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Plane Parking is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 1543 spaces, that is roughly 849 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 694 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Kirkliston
With 10 car parks in Kirkliston, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. The nearest alternative is Long Stay Car Park, around 700m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Plane Parking have?
Plane Parking in Kirkliston has approximately 1543 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Plane Parking?
Plane Parking is a paid car park.
When is Plane Parking busiest?
Plane Parking tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Plane Parking quietest?
The quietest period for Plane Parking is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Plane Parking?
Plane Parking is a car park with surface parking, operated by Edinburgh Airport.