EGPHEDILarge AirportUnited Kingdom — Edinburgh 135 ft elev.

Edinburgh Airport

As you step into the vibrant world of plane spotting at Edinburgh Airport (ICAO: EGPH), you'll be greeted by a diverse array of aircraft against the stunning backdrop of Scotland's capital. With a single active runway (RWY 06/24, stretching 8,392 feet), you'll be treated to a fascinating mix of commercial flights and general aviation traffic, primarily approaching from the northeast and southwest. Key vantage points like Huly Hill and Huly Hill Cairn, both within a kilometer of the runway, provide exceptional views of aircraft as they glide in for landing on RWY 06. Meanwhile, Parkside, just a short walk away, offers a lush park setting to capture the action, while Grotto Bridge and the nearby beach provide unique perspectives for those eager to catch take-offs and landings from RWY 24. Edinburgh Airport promises an exhilarating spotting experience in a location rich with history and natural beauty, making it a must-visit for any aviation enthusiast.

Runways

06/24

Aircraft (30d)

within 10 km below 3,000 ft

Top category

airliner

64% of traffic

Peak hour

1 PM

Saturdays are busiest

Service

Scheduled

Commercial flights

ATC Frequencies

Type	Description	Frequency
ATIS	ATIS	131.350 MHz
TWR	TWR	118.700 MHz
GND	GND	121.750 MHz
APP	APP	121.200 MHz

For monitoring and reference only. Always use official Jeppesen/AIRAC data for navigation.

Nearby Navigation Aids

Type	Ident	Name	Frequency
NDB	EDN	Edinburgh	341 kHz
VOR	PTH	Perth	110.400 MHz
VOR-DME	TLA	Talla	113.800 MHz
NDB	UW	Edinburgh	368 kHz

Runways

Designators	Headings	Length	Surface
06 / 24	59° / 239°	8,392 ft	ASP

Traffic Snapshot — Last 30 Days

Aircraft categories

Category	Sightings	Share
airliner	39	64%
light	19	31%
helicopter	3	5%

Top callsigns

Callsign	Operator	Category	Sightings
KRNEWTON	—	light	8
NSZ73N	Norwegian Air International	airliner	4
CFE78PG	easyJet	airliner	4
EJU95HP	easyJet Europe	airliner	3
EJU82YV	easyJet Europe	airliner	3
EAI59L	—	light	3
EWG39T	Eurowings	airliner	2
GPPLG	—	helicopter	2
EZY576N	easyJet	airliner	2
EZY573H	easyJet	airliner	2

Best Spotting Times

Based on 15 unique aircraft passes below 3,000ft logged in this area over 30 daysSaturdays are the busiest day — 5 unique aircraft passes1 PM is the peak hour — 4 unique aircraft passes19% of traffic is light

Hour	Relative traffic	Passes
5 AM		1
9 AM		2
10 AM		1
1 PM		4
5 PM		1
6 PM		1
7 PM		1
8 PM		3

Nearby Spotting Locations

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