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EGHT

Tresco Heliport · Tresco, Isles of Scilly

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
20 ft / 6 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 130.25 MHz (Tresco A/G)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 1,187 ft · GrassUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Tresco Heliport (EGHT), located in Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 20 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Tresco Heliport
ICAO / IATA
EGHT / —
Municipality
Tresco, Isles of Scilly
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
20 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,187 ft / 362 m
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 78° / 258°
RWY 08 (78°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (258°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G Tresco A/G
130.25 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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RNAS Culdrose
78 km / 42 nm
EGHQ
Cornwall Airport Newquay
110 km / 59 nm
EGDC
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200 km / 108 nm
LFRBILS
Brest Bretagne airport
217 km / 117 nm
LFRJ
Landivisiau Air Base
223 km / 121 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026