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Tresco Heliport

ICAO EGHT🇬🇧 Tresco, Isles of Scilly
Coordinates
49.9456°N, 6.3314°W
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:51
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
21:30
Civil dusk
22:12

About 15h 57m 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 Tresco Heliport

Tresco Heliport

Tresco Heliport is a heliport located on the island of Tresco, in the Isles of Scilly off the southwest coast of the United Kingdom. The heliport was served by a scheduled helicopter service from 1983 to 2012, and since 2020 a new scheduled service now operates from the new Penzance Heliport. Currently, Tresco Heliport offers a landing site for private and charter helicopters by private arrangement.

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

Live weather

EGHT

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 261,187 ft / 362 m147 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GTresco A/G130.250 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Landing facilities for private and charter helicoptersBoat transfers to neighbouring islands

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

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LANDS END RMZSpecial useRMZGND4000 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
Halangy Down BBC Transmitter95 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tresco Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tresco Heliport?

The ICAO code for Tresco Heliport is EGHT.

Where is Tresco Heliport located?

Tresco Heliport is heliport located in Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Tresco Heliport have?

Tresco Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,187 ft / 362 m.

What time zone is Tresco Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tresco Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tresco Heliport is approximately 0.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tresco Heliport?

The nearest airport to Tresco Heliport is St. Mary's Airport (ISC), about 2.5 nm to the se, followed by Land's End Airport and Lower Botrea.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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