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Small airport

Gigha Airfield

ICAO GB-0068🇬🇧 Isle of Gigha, Argyll and Bute
Coordinates
55.6552°N, 5.7550°W
Elevation
35 ft (11 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:09
Sunrise
05:03
Sunset
21:56
Civil dusk
22:50

About 16h 53m 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 Gigha Airfield

Gigha Airfield is a small airport in Isle of Gigha, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,132 ft / 650 m. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Campbeltown Airport (CAL), about 13.3 nm to the s.

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

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 252,132 ft / 650 mGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
Safety CommGigha traffic/Safety Comm135.475 MHz

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
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
Obstacle469 ft
Obstacle469 ft
Obstacle492 ft
Obstacle489 ft
Obstacle495 ft
Obstacle525 ft
Obstacle538 ft
Obstacle505 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gigha Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gigha Airfield located?

Gigha Airfield is small airport located in Isle of Gigha, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m).

How many runways does Gigha Airfield have?

Gigha Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,132 ft / 650 m.

What time zone is Gigha Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gigha Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gigha Airfield is approximately 1.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gigha Airfield?

The nearest airport to Gigha Airfield is Campbeltown Airport (CAL), about 13.3 nm to the s, followed by Knockrome Airstrip and Kildalloig Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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