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

At a glance

Runways
08/26, 13/31
Elevation
56 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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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 · Oct 26
2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 08:00Z
2026-10-172026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • 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

I6675/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 07/25 NOT AVBL FOR NIGHT TIME OR LOW VIS LANDINGS/DEPARTURES
2026-09-30 12:00 UTC 2026-11-30 18:40 UTC
I6641/26
caution
Runway restriction
REPLACE PCN WITH PCR RWY 12/30 PCR 130/F/D/Y/U RWY 07/25 PCR 130/F/D/Y/U MAIN APRON PCR 130/F/D/Y/U UK AIP EGPI AD 2.8, AD 2.12, AD 2.EGPI-2-1 REFERS.
2026-09-29 11:18 UTC No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-09-29 11:26 UTC
I5665/26
caution
Obstacle erected
CRANE OPR 554118N 0061557W (0.36NM /661M HDG 328 DEG MAG ISLAY ARP) MAX HGT 99FT AGL /101FT AMSL
2026-08-24 07:30 UTC 2026-12-31 18:40 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does EGPI require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for 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.