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EGPL
Benbecula Airport · Balivanich
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
19 ft / 6 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Benbecula Airport (EGPL), located in Balivanich, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 19 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.
Full Name
Benbecula Airport
ICAO / IATA
EGPL / BEB
Municipality
Balivanich
Country
Region
GB-SCT — Scotland
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
19 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,027 ft / 1,837 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 55° / 235°
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 55° / 235°
RWY 06 (55°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (235°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,963 ft / 1,208 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 167° / 347°
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 167° / 347°
RWY 17 (167°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (347°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
119.20 MHz
ATIS ATIS
113.95 MHz
TWR TWR
119.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026