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Campbeltown Airport

IATA CALICAO EGEC🇬🇧 Campbeltown
Coordinates
55.4372°N, 5.6864°W
Elevation
42 ft (13 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:44
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
21:06

About 14h 4m 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 Campbeltown Airport

Campbeltown Airport

Campbeltown Airport is located at Machrihanish, 3 miles (6 km) west of Campbeltown, near the tip of the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll and Bute on the west coast of Scotland.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EGEC

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 29▸ displaced4,633 ft / 1,412 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISCambeltown Information125.905 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CAMPBELTOWNClass GATZGND2042 ft MSL
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: W (from about 270°), on 16% of observations, averaging 12 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan66%-869 ft
Feb67%-760 ft
Mar74%-661 ft
Apr77%-574 ft
May80%-359 ft
Jun76%-47 ft
Jul67%44 ft
Aug71%183 ft
Sep73%13 ft
Oct68%-119 ft
Nov65%-476 ft
Dec63%-536 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-869183 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
LUSSA LOCH4.8 nm024°On request
MULL OF KINTYRE LIGHTHOUSE8.5 nm208°On request
SANDA10.1 nm159°On request
PLADDA19.4 nm092°On request
PORT ELLEN20.8 nm305°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
Obstacle256 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle112 ft
Obstacle115 ft
Obstacle505 ft
Obstacle469 ft
Obstacle56 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Campbeltown Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Campbeltown Airport?

The ICAO code for Campbeltown Airport is EGEC, and its IATA code is CAL.

Where is Campbeltown Airport located?

Campbeltown Airport is medium airport located in Campbeltown, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 42 ft (13 m).

How many runways does Campbeltown Airport have?

Campbeltown Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,633 ft / 1,412 m.

Which airlines fly to Campbeltown Airport?

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

How many destinations are served from Campbeltown Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Campbeltown Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Campbeltown Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Campbeltown Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Campbeltown Airport is approximately 1.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Campbeltown Airport?

The nearest airport to Campbeltown Airport is Kildalloig Airstrip (GB-1308), about 4.6 nm to the ese, followed by Gigha Airfield and Islay Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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