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Eday Airport

IATA EOIICAO EGED🇬🇧 Eday
Coordinates
59.1906°N, 2.7722°W
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:27
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
20:13
Civil dusk
20:57

About 14h 2m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Eday Airport

Eday Airport

Eday London Airport is located on Eday in Orkney, Scotland. As it is close to the Bay of London it is known locally as just London Airport. The Bay of London may have been so called because of puffins breeding there: Old Norse lundi = "puffin", Old Norse á Lundunum = "at the puffins".

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EGED

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 361,896 ft / 578 m98 ftGrassUnlitOpen
07 / 251,729 ft / 527 m59 ftGraded HardcoreUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
FOOT9.8 nm186°On request
STROMBERRY10.8 nm207°On request
LAMB HOLM ISLAND18.6 nm192°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle20 ft
Obstacle95 ft
Obstacle112 ft
Obstacle85 ft
Obstacle131 ft
Obstacle161 ft
Obstacle210 ft
Obstacle39 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Eday Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Eday Airport?

The ICAO code for Eday Airport is EGED, and its IATA code is EOI.

Where is Eday Airport located?

Eday Airport is medium airport located in Eday, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Eday Airport have?

Eday Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 1,896 ft / 578 m.

Which airlines fly to Eday Airport?

Airlines historically serving Eday Airport include Linhas A (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Eday Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Eday Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Eday Airport in?

Eday Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Eday Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Eday Airport is approximately 0.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Eday Airport?

The nearest airport to Eday Airport is Stronsay Airport (SOY), about 4.5 nm to the ese, followed by Sanday Airport and Papa Westray Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Eday Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.