Islay

EGPI

NATS AIP
55.6836°N, 6.2484°W
56ft

Located on the scenic Scottish island renowned for some of the most famous whisky distilleries in the world, serving as the primary air gateway to Islay. The small terminal sits amid rugged and windswept landscapes where salt-laden air infuses each whisky with a distinct character. With ten active distilleries on this island which measures only 25 by 15 miles, pilots can easily explore renowned producers like Laphroaig, Ardbeg, and Bowmore, making this a perfect base for whisky tourism flights.

Runways at Islay

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

07/25

Asphalt
635×18m
0725

12/30

Asphalt
1550×30m
RNP
1230

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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
5min
10min

18 Restaurant & Bar

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

The Balaclava Byre

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

Hotels near Islay(20)

Glenmachrie

800m
5min
5min
20min

The Machrie

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

Another Place, The Machrie

4km
5min
15min

No1 Charlotte Street

8km
10min
25min

Things to Do near Islay(8)

Port Ellen-Kennacraig Ferry

8km
10min
25min

Rubha a' Chuinnlein

8km
10min
30min

Carraig Fhada Lighthouse

9km
15min
35min

Vista point

9km
10min
30min

Contact Details

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Administrator: HIAL

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About Islay (EGPI)

Islay (EGPI) is a general aviation airfield located in Hial, 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).

Located on the scenic Scottish island renowned for some of the most famous whisky distilleries in the world, serving as the primary air gateway to Islay. The small terminal sits amid rugged and windswept landscapes where salt-laden air infuses each whisky with a distinct character. With ten active distilleries on this island which measures only 25 by 15 miles, pilots can easily explore renowned producers like Laphroaig, Ardbeg, and Bowmore, making this a perfect base for whisky tourism flights.

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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