Aerodrome
EGHE - SCILLY ISLES/ST MARY'S
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
- EGHE
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 1 NM E of Hugh Town.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 121 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -0.59° (2027) annual change 0.18°
- Coordinates
- 49.91328, -6.29176
Operating hours
Mon-Fri 0815-1215, 1315-1730 (0700-1730); Sat 0815-1215 (0700-1730).
Operational notes
This aerodrome is strictly PPR by telephone or email only. Painted surface guide lines and stand numbers to/from each designated aircraft stand. Apron edge designated by blue reflective Linlaner markers. WDI: 495443.76N 0061730.55W, 139.14 FT (LGTD). Apron floodlighting.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY.
Phone: 01720-424335
Email: [email protected]
Address: St Mary's Airport, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NG.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 695 m | 23 m | Asphalt | 622 mTORA 622 m | 603 mASDA 622 m |
| 32 | 695 m | 23 m | Asphalt | 647 mTORA 647 m | 603 mASDA 647 m |
| 09 | 522 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 522 mTORA 522 m | 522 mASDA 522 m |
| 27 | 522 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 510 mTORA 510 m | 501 mASDA 510 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| SCILLIES APPROACH | 124.880 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Fri 0815-1215, 1315-1730 (0700-1730); Sat 0815-1215 (0700-1730). • DOC 40 NM/10,000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. VDF 495442.91N 0061732.74W |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. VDF 495442.91N 0061732.74W | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| SCILLIES TOWER | 124.880 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Fri 0815-1215, 1315-1730 (0700-1730); Sat 0815-1215 (0700-1730). • DOC 40 NM/10,000 FT. | Service notes: VDF 495442.91N 0061732.74W |
| Service notes: VDF 495442.91N 0061732.74W | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| SCILLIES RADIO | 124.880 MHz | LIMITED Outside of ATS hours. A/G frequency. DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT. | Service notes: Air Ground Communication Service available at short notice for SAR and Air Ambulance Flights. |
| Service notes: Air Ground Communication Service available at short notice for SAR and Air Ambulance Flights. | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| SCILLIES FIRE | 121.600 MHz | LIMITED Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. Fire frequency. Non-ATS frequency. | |
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: On request via ATC.
Notes: For details Tel: 01720-424335.
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As per operational hours.
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Preview
EGHE Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGHE 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
EGHE 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.