Barra Airport (EGPR)
Medium airport · Eoligarry, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Barra Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGPR |
| IATA | BRR |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 57°1'22" W 7°26'35" 57.02280, -7.44306 |
| Location | Eoligarry, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,621 ft (799 m) | 197 ft | Sand | No |
| 11/29 | 2,231 ft (680 m) | 151 ft | Sand | No |
| 15/33 | 2,776 ft (846 m) | 151 ft | Sand | No |
Barra Airport at a glance
Barra Airport is a medium airport in Eoligarry, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as BRR. The field elevation of 5 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGPR 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 3 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 2,776 ft (846 m) of sand surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGPR 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 Barra Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benbecula Airport | EGPL | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Tiree Airport | EGPU | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Stornoway Airport | EGPO | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Islay Airport | EGPI | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Campbeltown Airport | EGEC | 207 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barra Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5 ft field elevation of Barra 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 Barra Airport
What is the ICAO code of Barra Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Barra Airport is EGPR, and its IATA code is BRR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Barra Airport above sea level?
Barra Airport sits at an elevation of 5 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barra Airport located?
The airport lies at 57.0228, -7.4431 — in Eoligarry, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Benbecula Airport, about 51 km away.
Does EGPR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGPR 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 Barra Airport?
Barra Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 2,776 ft (846 m) with a Sand surface.