Edinburgh Airport (EGPH)
Large airport · Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGPH |
| IATA | EDI |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°57'1" W 3°22'20" 55.95014, -3.37229 |
| Location | Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,392 ft (2558 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Edinburgh Airport at a glance
Edinburgh Airport is a large airport in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as EDI. The field elevation of 135 ft (41 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGPH 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, 06/24, offers 8,392 ft (2558 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGPH 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 Edinburgh Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leuchars Station Airfield | EGQL | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Dundee Airport | EGPN | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Glasgow Airport | EGPF | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | EGPK | 90 km (49 NM) |
| RAF Spadeadam | EGOM | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Edinburgh Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 135 ft field elevation of Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport
What is the ICAO code of Edinburgh Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Edinburgh Airport is EGPH, and its IATA code is EDI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Edinburgh Airport above sea level?
Edinburgh Airport sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Edinburgh Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.9501, -3.3723 — in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leuchars Station Airfield, about 57 km away.
Does EGPH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGPH 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 Edinburgh Airport?
Edinburgh Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,392 ft (2558 m) with a ASP surface.