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Kirkwall Airport

IATA KOIICAO EGPA🇬🇧 Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Coordinates
58.9579°N, 2.9051°W
Elevation
50 ft (15 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:14
Sunrise
04:25
Sunset
22:12
Civil dusk
23:22

About 17h 47m 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 Kirkwall Airport

Kirkwall Airport

Kirkwall Airport is the main airport serving Orkney in Scotland. It is located 3 miles (5 km) southeast of Kirkwall and is owned by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited. The airport is used by Loganair.

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

Live weather

EGPA

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.

Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced4,690 ft / 1,430 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
06 / 24▸ displaced3,881 ft / 1,183 m151 ftAspLightedClosed
14 / 32▸ displaced2,222 ft / 677 m61 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.305 MHz
TWRKirkwall Tower118.305 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (2)
Nonstop destinations (11)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MORAY CTA 7Class ETMZFL075FL195
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle52 ft
Obstacle161 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle95 ft
Obstacle161 ft
Obstacle115 ft
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle30 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kirkwall Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kirkwall Airport?

The ICAO code for Kirkwall Airport is EGPA, and its IATA code is KOI.

Where is Kirkwall Airport located?

Kirkwall Airport is medium airport located in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m).

How many runways does Kirkwall Airport have?

Kirkwall Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 4,690 ft / 1,430 m.

Which airlines fly to Kirkwall Airport?

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

How many destinations are served from Kirkwall Airport?

Historical data lists 11 nonstop destinations from Kirkwall Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kirkwall Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kirkwall Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kirkwall Airport is approximately 0.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kirkwall Airport?

The nearest airport to Kirkwall Airport is Lamb Holm Airfield (GB-0400), about 4.2 nm to the s, followed by Corston Airstrip and Flotta Isle Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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