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Oban Airport

IATA OBNICAO EGEO🇬🇧 North Connel
Coordinates
56.4635°N, 5.3997°W
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:54
Sunrise
04:52
Sunset
22:04
Civil dusk
23:02

About 17h 12m 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 Oban Airport

Oban Airport

Oban Airport is located 6 miles (9 km) northeast of Oban, near the village of North Connel, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Operated by Argyll and Bute council, it has a CAA licence as a commercial airport following recent upgrading. Currently Hebridean Air Services is the only airline based at Oban. It operates scheduled flights on two routes, to the Isles of Colonsay and Islay return and to the Isles of Coll and Tiree return.

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

Live weather

EGEO

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 19▸ displaced4,147 ft / 1,264 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
04 / 222,953 ft / 900 m98 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISOban Information118.055 MHz

Services & operations

Ground handler / FBO
Hebridean Air

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

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
OBANClass GATZGND2024 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
Obstacle1,033 ft
Obstacle1,175 ft
Obstacle1,033 ft
Obstacle1,115 ft
Obstacle1,161 ft
Obstacle1,362 ft
Obstacle1,070 ft
Obstacle1,112 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Oban Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Oban Airport?

The ICAO code for Oban Airport is EGEO, and its IATA code is OBN.

Where is Oban Airport located?

Oban Airport is small airport located in North Connel, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Oban Airport have?

Oban Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,147 ft / 1,264 m.

What time zone is Oban Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Oban Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Oban 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 Oban Airport?

The nearest airport to Oban Airport is Glensanda Airstrip (GB-0541), about 7.6 nm to the nw, followed by Glenforsa Airfield and Conaglen House Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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