Tiree Airport (EGPU)
Medium airport · Balemartine, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Tiree Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGPU |
| IATA | TRE |
| Elevation | 38 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°29'57" W 6°52'9" 56.49920, -6.86917 |
| Location | Balemartine, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,600 ft (1402 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 2,690 ft (820 m) | 62 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 2,598 ft (792 m) | 59 ft | CON | No |
Tiree Airport at a glance
Tiree Airport is a medium airport in Balemartine, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as TRE. The field elevation of 38 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGPU 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 — 05/23 — offers 4,600 ft (1402 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGPU 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 Tiree 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 | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Islay Airport | EGPI | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Benbecula Airport | EGPL | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Campbeltown Airport | EGEC | 139 km (75 NM) |
| City of Derry Airport | EGAE | 163 km (88 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tiree Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 38 ft field elevation of Tiree 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 Tiree Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tiree Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tiree Airport is EGPU, and its IATA code is TRE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tiree Airport above sea level?
Tiree Airport sits at an elevation of 38 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tiree Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.4992, -6.8692 — in Balemartine, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Barra Airport, about 68 km away.
Does EGPU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGPU 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 Tiree Airport?
Tiree Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,600 ft (1402 m) with a ASP surface.