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Longside Airfield

ICAO EGPS🇬🇧 Peterhead
Coordinates
57.5168°N, 1.8646°W
Elevation
150 ft (46 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0°

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:58
Sunrise
07:37
Sunset
18:12
Civil dusk
18:51

About 10h 35m 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 Longside Airfield

Longside Airfield is a small airport in Peterhead, United Kingdom (ICAO EGPS). It sits at an elevation of 150 ft (46 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,640 ft / 500 m with a hard surface. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Easter Nether Cabra Farm Airstrip (GB-0754), about 5.9 nm to the wnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EGPS

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
10 / 281,640 ft / 500 m49 ftConcreteUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GLongside Radio118.280 MHz
InfoLomgside radio130.575 MHz

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MORAY CTA 1Class ETMZ4500 ft MSLFL195
LONGSIDESpecial useActivity areaGND2120 ft MSL

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
PETERHEAD2.9 nm102°On request
MELDRUM TV MAST19 nm246°On request
TURRIFF19.2 nm274°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
Obstacle—217 ft—
Obstacle—246 ft—
Obstacle—358 ft—
Obstacle—344 ft—
Obstacle—138 ft—
Obstacle—312 ft—
Obstacle—167 ft—
Obstacle—194 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Longside Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Longside Airfield?

The ICAO code for Longside Airfield is EGPS.

Where is Longside Airfield located?

Longside Airfield is small airport located in Peterhead, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 150 ft (46 m).

How many runways does Longside Airfield have?

Longside Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 1,640 ft / 500 m.

What time zone is Longside Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Longside Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Longside Airfield is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Longside Airfield?

The nearest airport to Longside Airfield is Easter Nether Cabra Farm Airstrip (GB-0754), about 5.9 nm to the wnw, followed by Hatton Airstrip and Whiterashes Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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