Aerodrome
EGHT - TRESCO HELIPORT
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
- EGHT
- Type
- Heliport
- Location
- 2 NM north of Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -0.60° (2027) annual change 0.18°
- Coordinates
- 49.94556, -6.33140
Operating hours
From 1 Apr to 31 Oct; Mon-Sat: 0830-1700 (0730-1600); Closed on Sun. From 1 Nov to 31 Mar; Mon-Fri: 0830-1030 and 1430-1600; Sat: 0830-1030; Closed on Sun.
Operational notes
Aerodrome is PPR. Tel: 01720-424109. Aircraft parking available. Overnight or during the day. No fuel available. Small private island facilities all close by. No helicopter ground taxi available. Safety Area and FATO combined and marked with inlaid concrete markers. The landing TLOF STAND 2 is marked with L-shaped concrete markers at the westerly end of the FATO. No shutting down on this TLOF. Shutting down and short stay parking is on STAND 1 on the north side of the airfield. There are no runway designators or ‘H’s at either end of the FATO.
- Valid until: Unlimited
- Flashing red lights on the terminal and around the field on every aircraft arrival and departure.
Contact
Operator: TRESCO HELIPORT
Phone: 01720-424109
Email: [email protected]
Address: Tresco, Isles of Scilly, TR24 0QQ.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 360 m | 37 m | Grass | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| 26 | 360 m | 37 m | Grass | Unavailable | Unavailable |
Helicopter landing areas
2 landing areas listed.
STAND 1
Unavailable • Grass • 9 ft
STAND 2
20 m × 20 m • Grass • 19 ft
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| TRESCO RADIO | 118.205 MHz | LIMITED As Heliport hours. Extended opening by request. A/G frequency. | Service notes: Prior permission and ETA needed for radio to be manned. |
| Service notes: Prior permission and ETA needed for radio to be manned. | |||
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement of airfield operator.
Handling
Hours: As Heliport hours.
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As Heliport hours.
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Preview
EGHT Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGHT 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
EGHT 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.