Signature Aviation ABZ - Aberdeen Airport
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The Business Aviation Centre, Wellheads Dr, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7GQ, UK
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Aberdeen International Airport
Aberdeen, GB
Overview
Aberdeen International Airport is a large airport serving the Aberdeen region, at a field elevation of 215 ft (66 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
Field elevation
215 ft
66 m AMSL
Position (FMS entry)
57°12.11'N 002°11.87'W
57.20190, -2.19778
Daylight today (UTC)
- Sunrise 06:11Z
- Sunset 17:45Z
- 11h 34m of daylight
Codes & service
ICAO / GPSEGPD
RegionGB-SCT
Airline serviceScheduled
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
VFR
Weather impact score
VFR approach
Low risk100/ 100
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR approach
Low risk100/ 100
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
Ceiling
None reported
Visibility
6 sm
Runway wind
6 kt
Wind
150° / 6 kt
Visibility
6+ sm
Temp / Dew
12° / 9°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg / 1011 hPa
METAR · 01 04:00Z
METAR EGPD 010350Z AUTO 15006KT 9999 NCD 12/09 Q1011
TAF · issued 01 02:19Z
TAF AMD EGPD 010219Z 0102/0124 15005KT 9999 FEW035 TEMPO 0102/0103 8000 BECMG 0103/0106 22010KT
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Runway in use at EGPD
Departure from Aberdeen International Airport (EGPD)
Departure on runway 16 looks routine with the current observation.
Headwind
6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L
Ceiling
No BKN/OVC
Density alt
-16 ft
- Crosswind — 1 kt from the left
- Headwind — 6 kt headwind component on 16
- Runway — 6,407 ft available × 150 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — -16 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0102/0103 8000 · BECMG 0103/0106 22010KT
Switch runway configuration
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
Approach minima summary
no reported ceiling and 6 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 16.
Runway · recommended approachCeiling / vis minimaStatus
RWY 16 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
RWY 34 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
Visual
1000 ft / 3 sm
LNAV
500 ft / 1 sm
LPV
250 ft / 0.75 sm
ILS CAT I
200 ft / 0.5 sm
METAR → TAF changes affecting RWY 16
No forecast group in the current TAF changes the minima picture for this runway.
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
Alternates near Aberdeen International Airport (EGPD)
- Whiterashes Farm Airstrip (GB-0239)7 nm NNW · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire · 402 ft elevNo METAR
- Netherley Private Airstrip (GB-0906)9 nm SSW · AberdeenNo METAR
- Pittodrie-House (GB-0958)11 nm NWNo METAR
- Old Meldrum (GB-1350)13 nm NNWNo METAR
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Facility Details
via public aviation sourcesAberdeen, GB
Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Executive Jet Facilities
6 on site
Gama Aviation (UK) Limited
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International Airport, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7DU, UK
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Aberdeen Airport Northern Lights Lounge
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Aberdeen International Airport, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7DU, UK
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Brent Rd, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7DU, UK
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Longest open runway: 6,407 ft (1,953 m)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,407 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 14/32 | 2,165 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt | No | Closed |
| 05/23 | 1,893 ft | 151 ft | Concrete | No | Closed |
| 18/36 | 853 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt | No | Closed |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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