Benbecula Airport — Balivanich, United Kingdom
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereBenbecula Airport in Balivanich uses the IATA code BEB, with EGPL as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from BEB
Benbecula Airport
Scotland's Outer Hebrides rely on Benbecula Airport, coded BEB, serving the settlement of Balivanich within the United Kingdom. At 19 feet, two runways are recorded, connecting this island chain to Glasgow and other parts of Scotland. BEB plays an outsized role for island residents, since ferry crossings to the Hebrides can take considerably longer than a short flight. Its two-runway layout reflects the shifting wind conditions typical of this exposed, Atlantic-facing part of Scotland, and the airport remains one of the more consistently used regional fields across the Outer Hebrides.
Runways at Benbecula Airport (BEB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6027 ft (1837 m) | 151 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 17/35 | 3963 ft (1208 m) | 151 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Benbecula Airport (BEB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.205 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 113.95 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.205 MHz |
Airports near Benbecula Airport (BEB)
- Barra Airport (BRR) — 51.2 km (31.8 mi)
- Stornoway Airport (SYY) — 102.0 km (63.4 mi)
- Tiree Airport (TRE) — 113.2 km (70.3 mi)
- Inverness Airport (INV) — 198.1 km (123.1 mi)
- Islay Airport (ILY) — 211.1 km (131.2 mi)
- RAF Lossiemouth (LMO) — 241.0 km (149.8 mi)
- Campbeltown Airport (CAL) — 249.5 km (155.0 mi)
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) — 253.0 km (157.2 mi)
Island residents and visitors to the Outer Hebrides search BEB to compare flight times through Benbecula Airport against a much longer ferry crossing. Others reference the code while planning a multi-island route across Scotland's western isles.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Benbecula Airport?
The IATA code for Benbecula Airport is BEB.
What is the ICAO code for Benbecula Airport?
The ICAO code for Benbecula Airport is EGPL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.