5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The security folks at Aberdeen airport are super helpful, and they’re always there if I need anything.”
Zac5★ on Google
Airports / United Kingdom / ABZ
Large airport · ABZ
Aberdeen International Airport.
Aberdeen, United Kingdom · 215 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.6/5
Google rating
2,077 ratings
1
Operators based
215
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Aberdeen, United KingdomELEV 215 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.6
Google rating
2,077
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
215
Field elevation
feet above sea level
48
Nearest alternate
nm to LMO
Field standing
48 nm
To the nearest alternate
RAF Lossiemouth (LMO).
Overview
Located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, Aberdeen International Airport (EGPD / ABZ) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 215 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, HJS Helicopters Ltd is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are RAF Lossiemouth (LMO, 48 nm), Dundee Airport (DND, 53 nm), and Leuchars Station Airfield (ADX, 54 nm). With a single 6,407-foot paved runway, ABZ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ABZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Dyce. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Aberdeen.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“They make the transfer to your plan effortless with passing through security quick, a compact duty free area plus restaurants and a Costa.”
Jim Vithanage4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EGPD
IATA
ABZ
FAA / Local
EGPD
Elevation
215 ft
Coordinates
57.2019° N · 2.1978° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs United Kingdom fields
state range 5–1,066 ft
At 215 ft, ABZ sits higher than 63% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,407 ft
- 16/346,407 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,407 ft
ABZ's 6,407 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 48nmLMORAF LossiemouthLossiemouth, Moray
- 53nmDNDDundee AirportDundee
- 54nmADXLeuchars Station AirfieldLeuchars, Fife
- 63nmINVInverness AirportInverness
- 81nmWICWick John O'Groats AirportWick
- 85nmEDIEdinburgh AirportIngliston, Edinburgh
Location
Open the full mapEGPD · Aberdeen International Airport · Aberdeen, United Kingdom
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ABZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,687 nm | 6h 39m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,844 nm | 7h 1m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,034 nm | 7h 27m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,223 nm | 7h 54m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,451 nm | 8h 26m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,541 nm | 8h 38m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,686 nm | 8h 58m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,735 nm | 9h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ABZ?
- Aberdeen International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,407 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ABZ?
- Aberdeen International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,407 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ABZ?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Aberdeen International Airport as a home base, including HJS Helicopters Ltd. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to ABZ?
- The closest alternate is RAF Lossiemouth (LMO), about 48 nm away, followed by Dundee Airport (DND) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ABZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 39m (2,687 nm), New York about 7h 1m (2,844 nm), Washington DC about 7h 27m (3,034 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.