Does EGPI require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Islay Airport (United Kingdom).

Where is EGPI located?

Islay Airport (EGPI) is located in Port Ellen, United Kingdom.

What is the IATA code for EGPI?

The IATA code for Islay Airport is ILY.

How long is the runway at EGPI?

The main runway at Islay Airport (08/26) measures 635x18m.

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Islay Airport (EGPI/ILY) — Port Ellen, United Kingdom

Islay Airport (EGPI/ILY) serves Port Ellen, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (08/26, 13/31). Field elevation is 56 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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63% Data Complete 33 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Jul 22

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 17:00Z

2026-07-202026-07-22

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-07-23

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EGPI
Name: Islay Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 55.6819
Longitude: -6.25667
Elevation: 56 ft
Country: United Kingdom
Municipality: Port Ellen
IATA Code: ILY
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/London
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 635x18m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 13/31

Designation: 13/31
Dimensions: 1554x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 123.155 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

I5014/26 critical

Aerodrome closed

AD CLSD. CALL OUT PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR SAR AND AIR AMBULANCE

2026-07-23 12:00:31 Until further notice

I4617/26 caution

Obstacle erected

CRANE OPR AT PSN 554155N 0061310W (1.64NM /3045M HDG 060DEG MAG FM ISLAY ARP) MAX HGT 119FT AGL / 413FT AMSL

2026-07-06 07:30:00 2026-08-28 17:40:00

I4558/26 caution

NDB out of service

NDB LAY/ISLAY 395KHZ U/S

2026-07-03 05:58:00 2026-07-31 09:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does EGPI require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Islay Airport (United Kingdom).
Where is EGPI located?: Islay Airport (EGPI) is located in Port Ellen, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGPI?: The IATA code for Islay Airport is ILY.
How long is the runway at EGPI?: The main runway at Islay Airport (08/26) measures 635x18m.

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