Campbeltown Airport (EGEC)
Medium airport · Campbeltown, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Campbeltown Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGEC |
| IATA | CAL |
| Elevation | 42 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°26'14" W 5°41'11" 55.43720, -5.68639 |
| Location | Campbeltown, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,633 ft (1412 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Campbeltown Airport at a glance
Campbeltown Airport is a medium airport in Campbeltown, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as CAL. The field elevation of 42 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGEC 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, 11/29, offers 4,633 ft (1412 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGEC 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 Campbeltown Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islay Airport | EGPI | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | EGPK | 70 km (38 NM) |
| George Best Belfast City Airport | EGAC | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Glasgow Airport | EGPF | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Belfast International Airport | EGAA | 93 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Campbeltown Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 42 ft field elevation of Campbeltown 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 Campbeltown Airport
What is the ICAO code of Campbeltown Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Campbeltown Airport is EGEC, and its IATA code is CAL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Campbeltown Airport above sea level?
Campbeltown Airport sits at an elevation of 42 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Campbeltown Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.4372, -5.6864 — in Campbeltown, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Islay Airport, about 45 km away.
Does EGEC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGEC 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 Campbeltown Airport?
Campbeltown Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,633 ft (1412 m) with a ASP surface.