City of Derry Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Derry, Derry and Strabane, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is LDY and its ICAO code is EGAE. The airport lies at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 6,460 ft (1,969 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/London time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LDY
- ICAO code
- EGAE
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 22 ft (7 m)
- Coordinates
- 55.0428, -7.1611
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,460 ft · 1,969 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to City of Derry Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BFS Belfast International Airport | Belfast, United Kingdom | 74 km · 46 mi |
| CFN Donegal Airport | Donegal, Ireland | 75 km · 47 mi |
| ILY Islay Airport | Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom | 91 km · 57 mi |
| BHD George Best Belfast City Airport | Belfast, United Kingdom | 95 km · 59 mi |
| CAL Campbeltown Airport | Campbeltown, United Kingdom | 103 km · 64 mi |
| CSA Colonsay Airstrip | Colonsay, United Kingdom | 127 km · 79 mi |
| TRE Tiree Airport | Balemartine, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom | 163 km · 101 mi |
| NOC Ireland West Airport Knock | Charlestown, Ireland | 165 km · 103 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LDY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 597 | 371 | 322 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 943 | 586 | 509 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,197 | 744 | 646 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,023 | 1,879 | 1,632 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,011 | 3,114 | 2,706 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,998 | 3,727 | 3,239 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,227 | 3,870 | 3,363 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,090 | 4,405 | 3,828 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,164 | 5,073 | 4,408 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,173 | 5,078 | 4,413 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,367 | 5,199 | 4,518 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,460 | 5,878 | 5,108 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,492 | 5,898 | 5,125 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,637 | 5,988 | 5,203 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,209 | 6,965 | 6,052 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 17,133 | 10,646 | 9,251 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | Eglinton Approach | 123.625 |
| ATIS | Eglinton Information | 119.380 |
| TWR | Eglinton Tower | 134.155 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of City of Derry Airport?
The IATA code of City of Derry Airport is LDY and its ICAO code is EGAE.
Where is City of Derry Airport located?
City of Derry Airport is in Derry, Derry and Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, at 55.0428, -7.1611.
What time zone is City of Derry Airport in?
City of Derry 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 City of Derry Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 6,460 ft (1,969 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to City of Derry Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Belfast International Airport (BFS), about 74 km (46 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.