Executive Airport
Islay Airport
Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, GB
Overview
Islay Airport is a medium airport serving the Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute region, at a field elevation of 56 ft (17 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
Field elevation
56 ft
17 m AMSL
Position (FMS entry)
55°40.96'N 006°15.45'W
55.68271, -6.25753
Daylight today (UTC)
- Sunrise 06:26Z
- Sunset 18:02Z
- 11h 36m of daylight
Codes & service
ICAO / GPSEGPI
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
10 kt
Wind
180° / 10 kt
Visibility
6+ sm
Temp / Dew
15° / 12°C
Altimeter
29.62 inHg / 1003 hPa
Cloud: Few 2,000 ft, Scattered 4,800 ft
METAR · 30 17:00Z
METAR EGPI 301650Z 18010KT 9999 FEW020 SCT048 15/12 Q1003
TAF · issued 30 14:01Z
TAF EGPI 301401Z 3015/3018 17019KT 9999 FEW014 TEMPO 3015/3018 18022G32KT PROB40 TEMPO 3015/3018 6000 SHRA
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Runway in use at EGPI
Departure from Islay Airport (EGPI)
Departure on runway 13 looks routine with the current observation.
Headwind
6 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R
Ceiling
No BKN/OVC
Density alt
411 ft
- Crosswind — 8 kt from the right
- Headwind — 6 kt headwind component on 13
- Runway — 5,098 ft available × 151 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 411 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 3015/3018 18022G32KT · PROB40
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 13.
Runway · recommended approachCeiling / vis minimaStatus
RWY 13 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
RWY 31 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
RWY 08 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
RWY 26 — 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
METAR → TAF changes affecting RWY 13
- TEMPOTemporarily 15:00Z–18:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 13.
- Visibility 3.73 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather SHRA
TEMPO 3015/3018 6000 SHRA
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
Alternates near Islay Airport (EGPI)
- Knockrome Airstrip (GB-0150)16 nm NE · Isle of Jura, Argyll and Bute · 79 ft elevNo METAR
- Gigha Airfield (GB-0068)17 nm E · Isle of Gigha, Argyll and Bute · 35 ft elevNo METAR
- Colonsay Airstrip (EGEY/CSA)23 nm N · Colonsay · 44 ft elevNo METAR
- Campbeltown Airport (EGEC/CAL)24 nm SE · Campbeltown · 42 ft elevVFR
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 sources4.4(24 reviews)
Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, GB
Hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Executive Jet Facilities
6 on site
Runways
Longest open runway: 5,098 ft (1,554 m)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,098 ft | 151 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 08/26 | 2,083 ft | 59 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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