The runway at Aberdeen International Airport (AIA) is too short for the presidential jumbo jets, so Donald Trump will have to switch planes whenever he visits his north-east golf links as America’s leader.
One of the perks of being US president is you get to fly around in “Air Force One”.
The name – an iconic symbol of American power – is actually just a call sign used by either one of two Boeing VC-25 aircraft, a military version of the 747 jumbo, whenever it carries the president.
Because AIA’s runway is not long enough for a 747 landing, Mr Trump would have to touch down elsewhere – possibly in Edinburgh or Glasgow – and continue his journey in a smaller aircraft or by road or rail.
If he flies into Aberdeen on a smaller plane, it would technically become Air Force One.
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing is currently working on a redesign of its 747-8 aircraft, the longest passenger plane in the world, for presidential use.
AIA completed work on a £10million runway extension just over five years ago.
It was hoped the extra 407ft, taking the total to 2,136 yards but a little shy of the recommended length for a Boeing 747, would help the airport attract bigger aircraft and put many new destinations within reach.
Mr Trump currently uses his own luxury jet, a Boeing 757, for his regular visits to Aberdeen.