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Benbecula Airport

IATA BEBICAO EGPL🇬🇧 Balivanich
Coordinates
57.4811°N, 7.3628°W
Elevation
19 ft (6 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
2.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:52
Sunrise
04:54
Sunset
22:18
Civil dusk
23:20

About 17h 23m 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 Benbecula Airport

Benbecula Airport

Benbecula Airport is located on the island of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides, off the West Coast of Scotland. It is a small rural airport owned and maintained by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited.

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

Live weather

EGPL

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.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 24▸ displaced6,027 ft / 1,837 m151 ftAspLightedOpen
17 / 353,963 ft / 1,208 m151 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.205 MHz
ATISATIS113.950 MHz
TWRTWR119.205 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BENBECULAClass GATZGND2019 ft MSL
D701A HEBRIDESSpecial useDangerGNDFL660
D704 HEBRIDESSpecial useDangerGND10000 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle20 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle56 ft
Obstacle20 ft
Obstacle26 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle89 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Benbecula Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Benbecula Airport?

The ICAO code for Benbecula Airport is EGPL, and its IATA code is BEB.

Where is Benbecula Airport located?

Benbecula Airport is medium airport located in Balivanich, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 19 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Benbecula Airport have?

Benbecula Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,027 ft / 1,837 m.

Which airlines fly to Benbecula Airport?

Airlines historically serving Benbecula Airport include Flybe (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Benbecula Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Benbecula Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Benbecula Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Benbecula Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Benbecula Airport is approximately 2.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Benbecula Airport?

The nearest airport to Benbecula Airport is Barra Airport (BRR), about 27.6 nm to the s, followed by Stornoway Airport and Coll Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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