Aerodrome
EGPL - BENBECULA
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
- EGPL
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- West side of Isle of Benbecula
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 19 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -2.11° (2027) annual change 0.22°
- Coordinates
- 57.48062, -7.36393
Operating hours
Mon-Fri 0830-1630 (0730-1530); Sat 0830-0915 (0730-0815), 1045-1245 (0945-1145); Sun 1645-1800 (1545-1700). See remarks.
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR. 3 hours notice by Tel: 01870-602051 or Fax: 01870-604826. Please see current NOTAMs for any changes to published Operational Hours. Limited aircraft handling is provided by Loganair, Tel: 01870-602310. 3 RWY guard lights and illuminated signs RWY 06 Hold Alpha. WDIs RWY 06 THR: 572835.45N 0072213.82W (LGTD); RWY 24: 572858.83N 0072111.44W (LGTD) and 572903.28N 0072136.05W. Apron Floodlighting. Obstacle lighting.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: HIAL
Phone: 01870-602051
Address: Benbecula Aerodrome, Balivanich, Western Isles, HS7 5LA.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 1,837 m | 40 m | Asphalt | 2,056 mTORA 1,837 m | 1,717 mASDA 1,837 m |
| 24 | 1,837 m | 40 m | Asphalt | 1,837 mTORA 1,688 m | 1,688 mASDA 1,688 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| BENBECULA APPROACH | 119.205 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Fri 0800-1630 (0700-1530); Sat 0800-0915 (0700-0815), 1030-1245 (0930-1145); Sun 1600-1800 (1500-1700) and by arrangement with AD operator (HIAL). • DOC 40 NM/15,000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. VDF 572835.27N 0072210.82W. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. VDF 572835.27N 0072210.82W. | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| BENBECULA TOWER | 119.205 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Fri 0800-1630 (0700-1530); Sat 0800-0915 (0700-0815), 1030-1245 (0930-1145); Sun 1600-1800 (1500-1700) and by arrangement with AD operator (HIAL). • DOC 40 NM/15,000 FT. | Service notes: Due to FISO training and maintenance of currency, FISO phraseology may be in use during ATC published hours, with ATC in attendance. ATC service will remain available at all times. Pilots will be advised of periods of FISO training, normally via ATIS. VDF 572835.27N 0072210.82W. |
| Service notes: Due to FISO training and maintenance of currency, FISO phraseology may be in use during ATC published hours, with ATC in attendance. ATC service will remain available at all times. Pilots will be advised of periods of FISO training, normally via ATIS. VDF 572835.27N 0072210.82W. | |||
| Flight information service | |||
| Flight information service | |||
| BENBECULA INFORMATION | 119.205 MHz | LIMITED • By arrangement outside hours of Approach | |
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| BENBECULA INFORMATION | 129.885 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Fri 0800-1630 (0700-1530); Sat 0800-0915 (0700-0815), 1030-1245 (0930-1145); Sun 1600-1800 (1500-1700) and by arrangement with AD operator (HIAL). | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| BENBECULA FIRE | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS channel. | |
Services
Briefing office
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Notes: test
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement, 48 HR notice required.
De-icing
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD Hours.
Notes: By arrangement with Loganair, Tel: 01870-602310, email: [email protected].
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Notes: By arrangement with Loganair, Tel: 01870-602310, email: [email protected].
Other service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Notes: ARO
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By telephone to Aberdeen MET Office.
Secur
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
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EGPL Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGPL 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
EGPL 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.