Islay Airport

EGPI / ILY

Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:20Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
13kt
190°
5 km
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
994
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPI 030220Z AUTO 19013KT 5000 -RA OVC006/// 12/11 Q0994 RERA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 56ft
OVC 600ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
656ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
994 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (56 ft)
Pressure Alt
623 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 277 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGPI 030157Z 0303/0312 19017KT 9999 SCT010 BKN025 TEMPO 0303/0312 20020G30KT TEMPO 0303/0307 5000 RA BKN007 PROB40 TEMPO 0303/0307 2000 +RA BKN004 PROB40 TEMPO 0307/0312 7000 SHRA BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:48Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 17kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500ft
03:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR 200° 20kt
03:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 700ft
Rain
03:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 400ft
Heavy Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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: 26
2,083 ft 59 ft ASP 73°
↑ 4.4kt ↔ 12.2kt
70° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
5,098 ft 151 ft ASP 112°
↑ 6.5kt ↔ 11.3kt
60° 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.