Islay

EGPI

NATS AIP (2026-08-06)
55.6836°N, 6.2484°W
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56ft
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On the whisky island of Islay in the Inner Hebrides, with a generous 1550m runway offering scenic VFR routing over the Hebrides and easy access to world-famous distilleries, coastal walks, and welcoming local pubs like The Machrie and Balaclava Byre.

Runways

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

07/25

Asphalt
635×18m
0725

12/30

Asphalt
1550×30m
RNP
1230

Fees

Prices observed from the airfield's official site and may not be current — confirm before flying. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.

Landing£17.14–£22.50 +VAT
Touch & goOn request
Parking£10.71–£42.85/day +VAT
Handling£10.59/movement +VAT
Other charges£107.12/visit +VAT

Data from hial.co.uk

Contact

Prior permission (PPR)

PPR required
via email or online form

3 hours PPR

Book PPR online

Website

www.hial.co.uk/islay-airport

Phone

+441496302361

Commercial/Scheduled flight enquiries

commercial@hial.co.uk

PPR / Airport Admin

islayadmin@hial.co.uk

General enquiries

info@hial.co.uk

Administrator: Highlands and Islands Airports Limited

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Places near Islay

within 20km

Restaurants near Islay(20)

The Drome Café

5min

Gate 1 Cafe

$
3.8 star rating
600m
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5min
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10min

18 Restaurant & Bar

$$$$
3.4 star rating
4km
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5min
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15min

The Balaclava Byre

$$ - $$$
4.7 star rating
6km
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5min
•
20min

Hotels near Islay(20)

Glenmachrie

800m
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5min
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5min
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20min

The Machrie

$$$$
4.5 star rating
4km
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5min
•
15min

Another Place, The Machrie

4km
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5min
•
15min

No1 Charlotte Street

8km
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10min
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25min

Things to Do near Islay(8)

Port Ellen-Kennacraig Ferry

8km
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10min
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25min

Rubha a' Chuinnlein

8km
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10min
•
30min

Carraig Fhada Lighthouse

9km
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15min
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35min

Vista point

9km
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10min
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30min

Weather

Data from aviationweather.gov

About Islay (EGPI)

Islay (EGPI) is a general aviation airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 56 feet. It has 4 runways: 07 635m (Asphalt), 25 635m (Asphalt), 12 1550m (Asphalt), 30 1550m (Asphalt).

On the whisky island of Islay in the Inner Hebrides, with a generous 1550m runway offering scenic VFR routing over the Hebrides and easy access to world-famous distilleries, coastal walks, and welcoming local pubs like The Machrie and Balaclava Byre.

Pilots flying into Islay will find plenty to do nearby. There are 20 restaurants within reach. 20 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 0.8km away. 8 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

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