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North Ronaldsay Airport

IATA NRLICAO EGEN🇬🇧 North Ronaldsay
Coordinates
59.3675°N, 2.4344°W
Elevation
40 ft (12 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:06
Sunrise
04:19
Sunset
22:13
Civil dusk
23:26

About 17h 54m 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 North Ronaldsay Airport

North Ronaldsay Airport

North Ronaldsay Airport is located on North Ronaldsay island, 28 NM northeast by north of Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland.

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

Live weather

EGEN

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
10 / 281,729 ft / 527 m59 ftGraded HardcoreUnlitOpen
14 / 321,240 ft / 378 m98 ftGrassUnlitOpen
03 / 211,082 ft / 330 m159 ftGraded HardcoreUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RAD/APPNorth Ronaldsay RAD/APP118.300 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle75 ft
Obstacle39 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle26 ft
Obstacle43 ft
Obstacle59 ft
Obstacle13 ft
Obstacle56 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from North Ronaldsay Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for North Ronaldsay Airport?

The ICAO code for North Ronaldsay Airport is EGEN, and its IATA code is NRL.

Where is North Ronaldsay Airport located?

North Ronaldsay Airport is small airport located in North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m).

How many runways does North Ronaldsay Airport have?

North Ronaldsay Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 1,729 ft / 527 m.

Which airlines fly to North Ronaldsay Airport?

Airlines historically serving North Ronaldsay Airport include Linhas A (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from North Ronaldsay Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from North Ronaldsay Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is North Ronaldsay Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at North Ronaldsay Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at North Ronaldsay Airport is approximately 0.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near North Ronaldsay Airport?

The nearest airport to North Ronaldsay Airport is Sanday Airport (NDY), about 8.3 nm to the ssw, followed by Stronsay Airport and Papa Westray Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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