Benbecula Airport (EGPL)
Medium airport · Balivanich, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Benbecula Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGPL |
| IATA | BEB |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 57°28'52" W 7°21'46" 57.48110, -7.36278 |
| Location | Balivanich, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,027 ft (1837 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 3,963 ft (1208 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Benbecula Airport at a glance
Benbecula Airport is a medium airport in Balivanich, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as BEB. The field elevation of 19 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGPL 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 — 06/24 — offers 6,027 ft (1837 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 EGPL 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 Benbecula Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barra Airport | EGPR | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Stornoway Airport | EGPO | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Tiree Airport | EGPU | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Inverness Airport | EGPE | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Islay Airport | EGPI | 211 km (114 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Benbecula Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 19 ft field elevation of Benbecula 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 Benbecula Airport
What is the ICAO code of Benbecula Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Benbecula Airport is EGPL, and its IATA code is BEB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Benbecula Airport above sea level?
Benbecula Airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Benbecula Airport located?
The airport lies at 57.4811, -7.3628 — in Balivanich, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Barra Airport, about 51 km away.
Does EGPL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGPL 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 Benbecula Airport?
Benbecula Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,027 ft (1837 m) with a ASP surface.