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Aberdeen International Airport

IATA ABZICAO EGPD🇬🇧 Aberdeen
Coordinates
57.2019°N, 2.1978°W
Elevation
215 ft (66 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:23
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
20:17
Civil dusk
20:59

About 14h 12m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Aberdeen International Airport

Aberdeen International Airport

Aberdeen International Airport is an international airport, located in the Dyce suburb of Aberdeen, Scotland, approximately 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Aberdeen city centre. As of 2023, 1.9 million people used the airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EGPD

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 346,407 ft / 1,953 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 322,165 ft / 660 m75 ftAspUnlitClosed
05 / 231,893 ft / 577 m151 ftConUnlitClosed
18 / 36853 ft / 260 m75 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPABERDEEN APP119.055 MHz
ATISABERDEEN ATIS121.855 MHz
GNDABERDEEN GND121.705 MHz
INFOABERDEEN INFO135.175 MHz
RADARAberdeen Director128.305 MHz
RDRAberdeen Offshore Radar134.100 MHz
TWRABERDEEN TWR118.100 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingLoungePriority security

British Airways Lounge is closed for refurbishment from 1st June 2026 to 1st July 2026.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (29)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TAY CTA 9Class ACTAFL115FL195
TAY CTA 10Class DCTAFL115FL195
ABERDEEN CTA 3Class DCTA3000 ft MSLFL115
ABERDEEN CTA 2Class DCTA1500 ft MSLFL115
ABERDEEN CTRClass DCTRGNDFL115
MORAY CTA 1Class ETMZ4500 ft MSLFL195
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 16% of observations, averaging 11 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan70%-895 ft
Feb72%-737 ft
Mar65%-702 ft
Apr64%-760 ft
May67%-353 ft
Jun68%72 ft
Jul66%264 ft
Aug69%286 ft
Sep72%40 ft
Oct66%-98 ft
Nov62%-501 ft
Dec63%-613 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-895286 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
MELDRUM TV MAST12.9 nm329°On request
BANCHORY13.5 nm227°On request
STONEHAVEN14.4 nm182°On request
INSCH15.9 nm302°On request
PETERHEAD22.8 nm036°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle430 ft
Obstacle358 ft
Obstacle266 ft
Obstacle46 ft
Obstacle456 ft
Obstacle436 ft
Obstacle522 ft
Obstacle200 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Aberdeen International Airport.

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🇬🇧 More airports in United Kingdom📘 Flying in the United Kingdom: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Aberdeen International Airport?

The ICAO code for Aberdeen International Airport is EGPD, and its IATA code is ABZ.

Where is Aberdeen International Airport located?

Aberdeen International Airport is large airport located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 215 ft (66 m).

How many runways does Aberdeen International Airport have?

Aberdeen International Airport has 4 runways, the longest being 6,407 ft / 1,953 m.

Which airlines fly to Aberdeen International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Aberdeen International Airport include Aer Lingus, Air Baltic, Air France, Air Sicilia, Alitalia, American Airlines, among 17 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Aberdeen International Airport?

Historical data lists 29 nonstop destinations from Aberdeen International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Aberdeen International Airport in?

Aberdeen International Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Aberdeen International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Aberdeen International Airport is approximately 0.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Aberdeen International Airport?

The nearest airport to Aberdeen International Airport is Whiterashes Farm Airstrip (GB-0239), about 7.2 nm to the nnw, followed by Netherley Private Airstrip and Pittodrie-House.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Aberdeen International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.