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Edinburgh Airport

IATA EDIICAO EGPH🇬🇧 Edinburgh
Coordinates
55.9501°N, 3.3723°W
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:51
Sunrise
04:48
Sunset
21:52
Civil dusk
22:49

About 17h 5m 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 Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is an international airport located in the Ingliston area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located 6 miles (9 km) west of the city centre, just off the M8 and M9 motorways. It is owned and operated by Edinburgh Airport Limited.

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

Live weather

EGPH

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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 24▸ displaced8,392 ft / 2,558 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
12 / 30▸ displaced5,730 ft / 1,747 m150 ftAspLightedClosed
08 / 262,621 ft / 799 m150 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP121.200 MHz
ATISATIS131.350 MHz
GNDGND121.750 MHz
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingTransportShoppingEatingDuty Free

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

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (85)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SCOTTISH TMA 3 TMZClass DTMZ6000 ft MSLFL100
SCOTTISH TMA 3Class DTMA6000 ft MSLFL195
EDINBURGH CTA 4Class DCTA3500 ft MSL6000 ft MSL
EDINBURGH CTRClass DCTRGND6000 ft MSL
EDINBURGH CTA 2Class DCTA2500 ft MSL6000 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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Craigkelly Transmitter410 ft584 ft
Colinswell361 ft98 ft
Obstacle69 ft358 ft
Obstacle69 ft335 ft
Obstacle1,076 ft
Obstacle994 ft
Obstacle1,076 ft
Obstacle1,076 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Edinburgh Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Edinburgh Airport?

The ICAO code for Edinburgh Airport is EGPH, and its IATA code is EDI.

Where is Edinburgh Airport located?

Edinburgh Airport is large airport located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 135 ft (41 m).

How many runways does Edinburgh Airport have?

Edinburgh Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 8,392 ft / 2,558 m.

Which airlines fly to Edinburgh Airport?

Airlines historically serving Edinburgh Airport include Aer Lingus, Air France, Alitalia, American Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, among 24 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Edinburgh Airport?

Historical data lists 85 nonstop destinations from Edinburgh Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Edinburgh Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Edinburgh Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Edinburgh Airport is approximately 0.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Edinburgh Airport?

The nearest airport to Edinburgh Airport is RAF Kirknewton (GB-0315), about 4.5 nm to the ssw, followed by Latch Farm Airstrip and Broomhill Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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