Islay Airport (EGPI)
Medium airport · Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Islay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGPI |
| IATA | ILY |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°40'58" W 6°15'27" 55.68271, -6.25753 |
| Location | Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,083 ft (635 m) | 59 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,098 ft (1554 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Islay Airport at a glance
Islay Airport is a medium airport in Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as ILY. The field elevation of 56 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGPI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 5,098 ft (1554 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGPI 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 Islay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Campbeltown Airport | EGEC | 45 km (24 NM) |
| City of Derry Airport | EGAE | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Tiree Airport | EGPU | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | EGPK | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Belfast International Airport | EGAA | 114 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Islay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 56 ft field elevation of Islay 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 Islay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Islay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Islay Airport is EGPI, and its IATA code is ILY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Islay Airport above sea level?
Islay Airport sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Islay Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.6827, -6.2575 — in Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Campbeltown Airport, about 45 km away.
Does EGPI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGPI 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 Islay Airport?
Islay Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,098 ft (1554 m) with a ASP surface.