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Fair Isle Airport

IATA FIEICAO EGEF🇬🇧 Fair Isle
Coordinates
59.5347°N, 1.6285°W
Elevation
223 ft (68 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:00
Sunrise
04:15
Sunset
22:11
Civil dusk
23:26

About 17h 57m 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 Fair Isle Airport

Fair Isle Airport

Fair Isle Airport, is a regional airport located in Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland. It is owned by the National Trust for Scotland.

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

Live weather

EGEF

Live departures & arrivals

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 241,761 ft / 537 m75 ftGravelUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GFair Isle A/G118.025 MHz

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle115 ft
Obstacle180 ft
Obstacle141 ft
Obstacle121 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fair Isle Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fair Isle Airport?

The ICAO code for Fair Isle Airport is EGEF, and its IATA code is FIE.

Where is Fair Isle Airport located?

Fair Isle Airport is small airport located in Fair Isle, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 223 ft (68 m).

How many runways does Fair Isle Airport have?

Fair Isle Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,761 ft / 537 m.

What time zone is Fair Isle Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Fair Isle Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fair Isle Airport is approximately 0.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fair Isle Airport?

The nearest airport to Fair Isle Airport is Sumburgh Airport (LSI), about 23 nm to the nne, followed by North Ronaldsay Airport and Sanday Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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