Islay Airport (ILY): Codes, Runways & Location
Islay Airport (IATA: ILY · ICAO: EGPI) is a medium-sized airport serving Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom. It lies at 55.6827° N, 6.2575° W, 56 ft (17 m) above sea level.
Overview of Islay Airport
Islay Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code ILY and the ICAO code EGPI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Islay Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1554 m (5098 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, 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 56 ft (17 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Colonsay Airstrip (CSA) about 42 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 ≈ 1,554 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Islay Airport
Where is Islay Airport located?
Islay Airport is located in Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 55.6827° N, 6.2575° W.
What is the airport code for Islay Airport?
Islay Airport has an IATA code of ILY and an ICAO code of EGPI.
How long is the runway at Islay Airport?
Islay Airport's longest runway is about 1554 m (5098 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Islay Airport have?
Islay Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Islay Airport a major airport?
Islay Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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