Benbecula Airport

EGPL / BEB

Balivanich, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 19:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
19:20Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
3kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPL 171920Z AUTO 13003KT 9999 OVC015/// 06/04 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 19ft
OVC 1,500ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,519ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGPL 171055Z 1712/1715 12008KT 9999 SCT018 PROB30 TEMPO 1712/1715 BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPL
06
24
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 6,027 ft 151 ft ASP 55°
↑ 0.8kt ↔ 2.9kt
75° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
3,963 ft 151 ft ASP 167°
↑ 2.3kt ↔ 1.9kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Benbecula Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGPL
IATA Code: BEB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 19 ft MSL

Location

City: Balivanich
Country: GB
Latitude: 57.481098°
Longitude: -7.362780°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,027 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,963 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Benbecula Airport

Benbecula Airport (EGPL/BEB) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Balivanich, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 19 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (06/24, 17/35) 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.