Aerodrome
EGPR - BARRA
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
- EGPR
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 4.3 NM NE of Castlebay.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 5 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -2.06° (2027) annual change 0.22°
- Coordinates
- 57.02362, -7.44154
Operating hours
Mon-Sat 1030-1530 (0930-1430); Sun 1100-1215 (1000-1115); and by arrangement with AD operator (HIAL). AD availability subject to tidal variation.
Operational notes
Prior Permission Required at this Aerodrome. Arrival/Departure times may be allocated. Aircraft movements at Barra prohibited outside AD/ATS hours except in an emergency. Wheelchair and Stairclimber available for disabled passenger handling. Two WDI: 570134.44N 0072648.95W; 570116.89N 0072650.98W.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: HIAL
Phone: 01871-890212
Email: [email protected]
Address: Barra Aerodrome, North Bay, Isle of Barra, Western Isles, HS9 5YD.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 846 m | 46 m | Sand | 799 mTORA 799 m | 796 mASDA 799 m |
| 33 | 846 m | 46 m | Sand | 799 mTORA 799 m | 776 mASDA 799 m |
| 07 | 799 m | 60 m | Sand | 799 mTORA 799 m | 799 mASDA 799 m |
| 25 | 799 m | 60 m | Sand | 799 mTORA 799 m | 799 mASDA 799 m |
| 11 | 680 m | 46 m | Sand | 667 mTORA 667 m | 617 mASDA 667 m |
| 29 | 680 m | 46 m | Sand | 667 mTORA 667 m | 597 mASDA 667 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 | |||
| BARRA INFORMATION | 118.080 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Sat 1030-1530 (0930-1430); Sun 1100-1215 (1000-1115). • DOC 25 NM/4000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours, but not by arrangement. ATZ/AFIS Mon-Fri hours of service regularly change due to tidal variation, consult FIS Barra for information. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours, but not by arrangement. ATZ/AFIS Mon-Fri hours of service regularly change due to tidal variation, consult FIS Barra for information. | |||
Services
No service data is available for this aerodrome.
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Preview
EGPR Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGPR 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
EGPR 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.