
Regional airport · Benbecula, United Kingdom
Benbecula
- Elevation
- 19 ft
- Coordinates
- 57°29′N 7°22′W
- Local time
- Europe/London
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Field information
EGPL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Benbecula (EGPL/BEB) has 2 runways; the longest, 06/24, is 6,027 ft (1,837 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at EGPL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Europe/London
Country
United Kingdom
GB
Municipality
Balivanich
Elevation
19 ft
Position
57.4811, -7.3628
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Runways · EGPL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,027 ft (1,837 m) | 151 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 17/35 | 3,963 ft (1,208 m) | 151 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at EGPL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Benbecula (EGPL / BEB) in Benbecula, United Kingdom, through one 24/7 OCC desk. EGPL is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at EGPL
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United Kingdom
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United Kingdom. Applicable permit lead times for United Kingdom are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United Kingdom are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at EGPL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at EGPL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at EGPL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at EGPL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to EGPL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for EGPL: 57° 28′ 52″ N 7° 21′ 46″ W; elevation 19 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Benbecula
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Benbecula. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EGPL.
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Cargo Operations at EGPL
Support for freighter operations into EGPL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where EGPL sits in the network
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Operating into EGPL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Benbecula — one desk for the whole trip.