Islay Airport — Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

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The airport code for Islay Airport (Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute) is ILY — its ICAO code is EGPI.

Distance & flight time from ILY

Islay Airport

ILY is the code for Islay Airport, a small but vital airfield on the Isle of Islay in Scotland's Inner Hebrides, an island world-famous for its whisky distilleries like Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Ardbeg. Loganair operates scheduled flights connecting Islay to Glasgow, providing a crucial lifeline for islanders and a popular route for whisky tourists who prefer flying over the longer ferry crossing. The airport's short runway and coastal location mean flights are flown with regional turboprops and can be affected by Atlantic weather. ILY also supports medical evacuations and general aviation, functioning as an essential piece of transport infrastructure for a remote island community reliant on tourism and distilling.

Runways at Islay Airport (ILY)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
07/252083 ft (635 m)59 ft (18 m)ASP
12/305098 ft (1554 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Islay Airport (ILY)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISIslay Information123.155 MHz

Airports near Islay Airport (ILY)

ILY is frequently searched by whisky tourists planning trips to Islay's distilleries; note that ferries from the mainland are the alternative route, with ILY offering the faster Loganair connection to Glasgow.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Islay Airport?

The IATA code for Islay Airport is ILY.

What is the ICAO code for Islay Airport?

The ICAO code for Islay Airport is EGPI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.