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Scatsta Airport

ICAO GB-1217🇬🇧 Shetland Islands
Coordinates
60.4328°N, 1.2961°W
Elevation
81 ft (25 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-SCT

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:03
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
16:58
Civil dusk
17:41

About 10h 13m 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 Scatsta Airport

Scatsta Airport

Scatsta Airport was a commercial airport on the island of Mainland, Shetland in Scotland located 17 nautical miles north of Lerwick and 5 mi (8 km) southwest of Sullom Voe Terminal.

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

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 24▸ displaced4,462 ft / 1,360 m102 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP123.600 MHz
TWRTWR123.600 MHz

Navaids(1)

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—59 ft—
Obstacle—49 ft—
Obstacle—79 ft—
Obstacle—16 ft—
Obstacle—16 ft—
Obstacle—161 ft—
Obstacle—154 ft—
Obstacle—23 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scatsta Airport located?

Scatsta Airport is closed located in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 81 ft (25 m).

How many runways does Scatsta Airport have?

Scatsta Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,462 ft / 1,360 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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