Islay Airport

EGPI / ILY

Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
9kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPI 171150Z 13009KT 9999 FEW007 SCT030 08/06 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 56ft
FEW 700ft AGL
SCT 3,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
756ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,056ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPI 171056Z 1712/1718 13009KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 1712/1718 6000 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 1712/1718 3000 +SHRA BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPI
08 ✈️
26
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
2,083 ft 59 ft ASP 73°
↑ 5.8kt ↔ 6.9kt
50° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
5,098 ft 151 ft ASP 112°
↑ 9.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Islay Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGPI
IATA Code: ILY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 56 ft MSL

Location

City: Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute
Country: GB
Latitude: 55.682708°
Longitude: -6.257525°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 2,083 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,098 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Islay Airport

Islay Airport (EGPI/ILY) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 56 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (08/26, 13/31) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.