Aerodrome
EGEC - CAMPBELTOWN
Location, elevation, runway distances, helicopter landing areas, radio frequencies, and map facts for a quick aerodrome check. Use this as a starting point, then confirm official data and brief weather, NOTAMs, services, local procedures, and runway wind before flight.
Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGEC
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 3 NM W of Campbeltown.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 42 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -1.09° (2027) annual change 0.21°
- Coordinates
- 55.43762, -5.68810
Operating hours
Mon-Fri 0820-1740 (0720-1640); Sun (May-Sep) 1650-1800 (1550-1700); and by arrangement with AD operator (HIAL).
Operational notes
Prior Permission Required at this aerodrome. Arrival/Departure times may be allocated. WDI: 552603.90N 0054025.49W (LGTD); 552616.80N 0054109.28W (LGTD). Obstacle light on VCR.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: HIAL
Phone: 01586-553797
Address: Campbeltown Aerodrome, Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 6NU.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1,412 m | 30 m | Asphalt | 1,412 mTORA 1,412 m | 1,412 mASDA 1,412 m |
| 29 | 1,412 m | 30 m | Asphalt | 1,412 mTORA 1,412 m | 1,412 mASDA 1,412 m |
Helicopter landing areas
1 landing area listed.
TLOF
Unavailable • 51 ft
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight information service | |||
| Flight information service | |||
| CAMPBELTOWN INFORMATION | 125.905 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Fri 0820-1740 (0720-1640); Sun (May-Sep) 1650-1800 (1550-1700). • DOC 30 NM/9,500 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours. AFIS also available by arrangement with AD operator (HIAL). |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours. AFIS also available by arrangement with AD operator (HIAL). | |||
Services
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement with HIAL.
Secur
Status: LIMITED
Hours: On request.
When you are ready to brief
Turn EGEC reference into a full briefing
This free page is only part of the picture for EGEC — you do not yet have live weather, nearby VRPs, airspace context, or NOTAMs here. The Pro workspace brings those together around this aerodrome, with Wise Assistant AI to turn them into a clear pre-flight briefing.
- Nearby METAR/TAF and runway wind for departure planning
- Local NOTAMs with AI-decoded impact and a link into full briefing
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Preview
EGEC Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGEC 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024
Runway wind
Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt
Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.
Nearby NOTAM
Aerodrome lighting maintenance
PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.
Wise Assistant
Briefing snapshot
EGEC looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.