Large airport · Ingliston, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Airport
The airport is the busiest in Scotland based on passenger numbers, with 15.8 million passengers flying from the airport in 2024, a 10% increase on passenger numbers from 2023. Its IATA code is EDI. Its ICAO code is EGPH. It has 1 runway, longest 8,392 ft (ASP). Elevation 135 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Ingliston, Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| IATA code | EDI |
| ICAO code | EGPH |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,392 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 135 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 55.9501° N, 3.3723° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Edinburgh Airport is known for
The airport is the busiest in Scotland based on passenger numbers, with 15.8 million passengers flying from the airport in 2024, a 10% increase on passenger numbers from 2023.
History
The airport is the busiest in Scotland based on passenger numbers, with 15.8 million passengers flying from the airport in 2024, a 10% increase on passenger numbers from 2023.
Official website: http://www.edinburghairport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Edinburgh Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Forth Bridge · United Kingdom · 3.5 miles away
- Edinburgh Castle · United Kingdom · 6.6 miles away
- Hadrian's Wall · United Kingdom · 77.3 miles away
- Ben Nevis · United Kingdom · 85.5 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Edinburgh Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Cairngorms National Park · United Kingdom · 79.1 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Edinburgh Airport?
The airport is the busiest in Scotland based on passenger numbers, with 15.8 million passengers flying from the airport in 2024, a 10% increase on passenger numbers from 2023.
What is the airport code for Edinburgh Airport?
Edinburgh Airport — its IATA code is EDI and its ICAO code is EGPH.
Where is Edinburgh Airport located?
Edinburgh Airport serves Ingliston, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 55.9501° N, 3.3723° W.
What is the history of Edinburgh Airport?
The airport is the busiest in Scotland based on passenger numbers, with 15.8 million passengers flying from the airport in 2024, a 10% increase on passenger numbers from 2023.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2462
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.