Aerodrome
EGPI - ISLAY
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
- EGPI
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 4.5 NM NNW of Port Ellen.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 56 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -1.35° (2027) annual change 0.21°
- Coordinates
- 55.68343, -6.25970
Operating hours
Mon-Fri 0830-1840 (0730-1740); Sat 0830-1340 (0730-1240); Sun 1215-1655 (1115-1555).
Operational notes
This aerodrome is strictly PPR. Ambulift and passenger lift on/off facilities are available during the aerodromes published opening hours. 2 LGTD WDI: 554056.66N 0061512.31W, 554103.20N 0061553.62W.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: HIAL
Phone: 01496-302361
Address: Islay Aerodrome, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42 7AS.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1,550 m | 30 m | Asphalt | 1,550 mTORA 1,409 m | 1,266 mASDA 1,409 m |
| 30 | 1,550 m | 30 m | Asphalt | 1,550 mTORA 1,407 m | 1,266 mASDA 1,407 m |
| 07 | 635 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 635 mTORA 635 m | 635 mASDA 635 m |
| 25 | 635 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 635 mTORA 635 m | 577 mASDA 635 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight information service | |||
| Flight information service | |||
| ISLAY INFORMATION | 123.155 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Fri 0800-1840 (0700-1740); Sat 0800-1340 (0700-1240); Sun 1145-1655 (1045-1555). • DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours. | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| ISLAY FIRE CHIEF | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS channel. | |
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Nil.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By prior arrangement.
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- Nearby METAR/TAF and runway wind for departure planning
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Preview
EGPI Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGPI 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
EGPI 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.