Benbecula Airport (BEB): Codes, Runways & Location
Benbecula Airport (IATA: BEB · ICAO: EGPL) is a medium-sized airport serving Balivanich, United Kingdom. It lies at 57.4811° N, 7.3628° W, 19 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Benbecula Airport
Benbecula Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Balivanich in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code BEB and the ICAO code EGPL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Benbecula Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1837 m (6027 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 19 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Barra Airport (BRR) about 51 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,837 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Benbecula Airport
Where is Benbecula Airport located?
Benbecula Airport is located in Balivanich, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 57.4811° N, 7.3628° W.
What is the airport code for Benbecula Airport?
Benbecula Airport has an IATA code of BEB and an ICAO code of EGPL.
How long is the runway at Benbecula Airport?
Benbecula Airport's longest runway is about 1837 m (6027 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Benbecula Airport have?
Benbecula Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Benbecula Airport a major airport?
Benbecula Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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