City of Derry Airport (EGAE)
Medium airport · Derry, Derry and Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | City of Derry Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGAE |
| IATA | LDY |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°2'34" W 7°9'40" 55.04280, -7.16111 |
| Location | Derry, Derry and Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,460 ft (1969 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
City of Derry Airport at a glance
City of Derry Airport is a medium airport in Derry, Derry and Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as LDY. The field elevation of 22 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGAE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 6,460 ft (1969 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGAE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to City of Derry Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast International Airport | EGAA | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Donegal Airport | EIDL | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport | EGAB | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Islay Airport | EGPI | 91 km (49 NM) |
| George Best Belfast City Airport | EGAC | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for City of Derry Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 22 ft field elevation of City of Derry Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about City of Derry Airport
What is the ICAO code of City of Derry Airport?
The ICAO identifier of City of Derry Airport is EGAE, and its IATA code is LDY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is City of Derry Airport above sea level?
City of Derry Airport sits at an elevation of 22 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is City of Derry Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.0428, -7.1611 — in Derry, Derry and Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Belfast International Airport, about 74 km away.
Does EGAE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGAE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at City of Derry Airport?
City of Derry Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,460 ft (1969 m) with a ASP surface.