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Airports / United Kingdom / ILY
Medium airport · ILY
Islay Airport.
Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom · 56 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
82 ratings
0
Operators based
56
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United KingdomELEV 56 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
82
Google reviews
ratings on Google
56
Field elevation
feet above sea level
24
Nearest alternate
nm to CAL
Field standing
#33 / 80
United Kingdom airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 82 Google ratings , ranked against 80 rated United Kingdom fields.
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Campbeltown Airport (CAL), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Islay Airport (EGPI / ILY) sits in Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 56 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ILY as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Campbeltown Airport (CAL, 24 nm), City of Derry Airport (LDY, 49 nm), and Tiree Airport (TRE, 53 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,098-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from ILY are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Glenegedale and Islay. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ILY to plan your flight.
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2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Compact, Friendly Terminal: The single passenger terminal provides quick processing times through check-in and security, featuring a small café and waiting…”
Swasti Maitra5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EGPI
IATA
ILY
FAA / Local
EGPI
Elevation
56 ft
Coordinates
55.6827° N · 6.2575° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs United Kingdom fields
state range 5–1,066 ft
At 56 ft, ILY sits lower than 64% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,098 ft
- 12/305,098 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07/252,083 ft × 59 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,098 ft
ILY's 5,098 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 24nmCALCampbeltown AirportCampbeltown
- 49nmLDYCity of Derry AirportDerry, Derry and Strabane
- 53nmTRETiree AirportBalemartine, Argyll and Bute
- 58nmPIKGlasgow Prestwick AirportPrestwick, South Ayrshire
- 62nmBFSBelfast International AirportBelfast
- 63nmGLAGlasgow AirportGlasgow
Location
Open the full mapEGPI · Islay Airport · Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ILY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,572 nm | 6h 23m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,730 nm | 6h 45m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,922 nm | 7h 12m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,132 nm | 7h 41m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,348 nm | 8h 11m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,558 nm | 8h 40m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,585 nm | 8h 44m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,606 nm | 8h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ILY?
- Islay Airport's longest paved runway is 5,098 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 ILY?
- Islay Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,098 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ILY?
- The closest alternate is Campbeltown Airport (CAL), about 24 nm away, followed by City of Derry Airport (LDY) at 49 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ILY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 23m (2,572 nm), New York about 6h 45m (2,730 nm), Washington DC about 7h 12m (2,922 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.