Islay Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is ILY and its ICAO code is EGPI. The airport lies at an elevation of 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 5,098 ft (1,554 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/London time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ILY
- ICAO code
- EGPI
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 56 ft (17 m)
- Coordinates
- 55.6827, -6.2575
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,083 ft · 635 m | 59 ft · 18 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,098 ft · 1,554 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Islay Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CSA Colonsay Airstrip | Colonsay, United Kingdom | 42 km · 26 mi |
| CAL Campbeltown Airport | Campbeltown, United Kingdom | 45 km · 28 mi |
| LDY City of Derry Airport | Derry, Derry and Strabane, United Kingdom | 91 km · 57 mi |
| TRE Tiree Airport | Balemartine, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom | 98 km · 61 mi |
| OBN Oban Airport | North Connel, United Kingdom | 102 km · 63 mi |
| COL Coll Airport | Coll Island, United Kingdom | 105 km · 65 mi |
| PIK Glasgow Prestwick Airport | Prestwick, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom | 107 km · 66 mi |
| BFS Belfast International Airport | Belfast, United Kingdom | 114 km · 71 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ILY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 604 | 376 | 326 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 952 | 591 | 514 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,173 | 729 | 634 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,989 | 1,857 | 1,614 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,054 | 3,141 | 2,729 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,951 | 3,698 | 3,213 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,269 | 3,895 | 3,385 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,019 | 4,361 | 3,790 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,082 | 5,022 | 4,364 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,167 | 5,075 | 4,410 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,406 | 5,223 | 4,539 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,371 | 5,823 | 5,060 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,583 | 5,955 | 5,174 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,668 | 6,008 | 5,221 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,132 | 6,917 | 6,011 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 17,042 | 10,590 | 9,202 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | Islay Information | 123.155 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Islay Airport?
The IATA code of Islay Airport is ILY and its ICAO code is EGPI.
Where is Islay Airport located?
Islay Airport is in Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, at 55.6827, -6.2575.
What time zone is Islay Airport in?
Islay Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/London. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Islay Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 5,098 ft (1,554 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Islay Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Colonsay Airstrip (CSA), about 42 km (26 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.