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Small airport

Broadford Airstrip

IATA SKLICAO EGEI🇬🇧 Ashaig, Highland
Coordinates
57.2531°N, 5.8278°W
Elevation
24 ft (7 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:56
Sunrise
04:55
Sunset
22:05
Civil dusk
23:05

About 17h 11m 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 Broadford Airstrip

Broadford Airstrip

Isle of Skye (Broadford) Airfield is a small airfield on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, with a single runway. It is next to the hamlet of Ashaig, near the village of Broadford.

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

Live weather

EGEI

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
07 / 252,529 ft / 771 m75 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
R610B HIGHLANDSSpecial useRestricted750 ft MSL5000 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
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle69 ft
Obstacle56 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Broadford Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Broadford Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Broadford Airstrip is EGEI, and its IATA code is SKL.

Where is Broadford Airstrip located?

Broadford Airstrip is small airport located in Ashaig, Highland, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Broadford Airstrip have?

Broadford Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,529 ft / 771 m.

What time zone is Broadford Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Broadford Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Broadford Airstrip is approximately 1.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Broadford Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Broadford Airstrip is Plockton Airstrip (GB-1273), about 7 nm to the ne, followed by Glen Quoich Estate and Achnasheen Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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