Aerodrome
EGEO - OBAN
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
- EGEO
- Type
- Aerodrome/Heliport
- Location
- 5 NM NE of Oban.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 24 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -1.12° (2027) annual change 0.21°
- Coordinates
- 56.46372, -5.39986
Operating hours
Mon 0900-1600 (0800-1515) or SS if required; Tue 0900-1600 (0800-1515) or SS if required; Wed 0830-1600 (0715-1615) or SS if required; Thu 0815-1615 (0715-1615) or SS if required; Fri 1015-1600 (0720-1645) or SS if required; Sat 0845-1445 (0745-1615) and by arrangement with the Aerodrome Operator (Argyll and Bute Council); Sun 1015-1615 (0900-1645) or SS if required.
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR. Self parking. Marshaller on request. Runway: Centre-line, edge, threshold markings. Runway edge lights, threshold lights, end lights and stopway lights. LGTD WDI: 562744.04N 0052406.18W - 562730.50N 0052412.04W.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
- Prior Permission Required. Telephone calls to Oban will be recorded.
Contact
Operator: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL.
Phone: 01631-572910
Email: [email protected]
Address: Oban Airport, North Connel, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1SW.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1,264 m | 30 m | Asphalt | 1,064 mTORA 1,064 m | 1,110 mASDA 1,199 m |
| 19 | 1,264 m | 30 m | Asphalt | 1,142 mTORA 1,142 m | 993 mASDA 1,193 m |
Helicopter landing areas
4 landing areas listed.
H1
Unavailable • 25 ft
H2
Unavailable • 25 ft
H3
Unavailable • 17 ft
H4
Unavailable • 18 ft
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight information service | |||
| Flight information service | |||
| OBAN INFORMATION | 118.055 MHz | LIMITED Mon 0900-1600 (0800-1515) or SS if required; Tue 0900-1600 (0800-1515) or SS if required; Wed 0830-1600 (0715-1615) or SS if required; Thu 0815-1615 (0715-1615) or SS if required; Fri 1015-1600 (0720-1645) or SS if required; Sat 0845-1445 (0745-1615) and by arrangement with the Aerodrome Operator (Argyll and Bute Council); Sun 1015-1615 (0900-1645) or SS if required. DOC 10 NM/3000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours co-incident with AFIS hours. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours co-incident with AFIS hours. | |||
Services
Briefing office
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Internet access during operational hours.
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement. 24 hours notice required.
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Internet access during operational hours.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Self-fuel and by arrangement with Oban Airport.
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Preview
EGEO Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGEO 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
EGEO 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.