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Medium airportScheduled service

Stornoway Airport

IATA SYYICAO EGPO🇬🇧 Stornoway, Western Isles
Coordinates
58.2156°N, 6.3311°W
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
2° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
20:36
Civil dusk
21:19

About 14h 17m 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 Stornoway Airport

Stornoway Airport

Stornoway Airport is an airfield located 2 miles (4 km) east of the town of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, in Scotland.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EGPO

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 / 36▸ displaced7,218 ft / 2,200 m151 ftAspLightedOpen
06 / 243,281 ft / 1,000 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISAFIS119.480 MHz
APPAPP119.480 MHz
ATISATIS115.100 MHz
TWRTWR119.480 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
STORNOWAYClass GATZGND2026 ft MSL
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 14% of observations, averaging 15 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan64%-919 ft
Feb65%-785 ft
Mar65%-817 ft
Apr73%-861 ft
May67%-608 ft
Jun63%-258 ft
Jul55%-111 ft
Aug62%-20 ft
Sep67%-213 ft
Oct65%-244 ft
Nov67%-555 ft
Dec61%-653 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-919-20 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
THE BRAIGHE1.3 nm117°On request
ARNISH FABRICATION YARD2.2 nm223°On request
TIUMPAN HEAD LIGHTHOUSE6.7 nm066°On request
ACHMORE VILLAGE7.9 nm248°On request
TOLSTA BEACH9.3 nm026°On request
BUTT OF LEWIS LIGHTHOUSE18.1 nm007°On request
SHIANT ISLES19.4 nm182°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
Eitshal transmitter564 ft650 ft
Obstacle171 ft
Obstacle167 ft
Obstacle184 ft
Obstacle171 ft
Obstacle187 ft
Obstacle49 ft
Obstacle171 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Stornoway Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Stornoway Airport?

The ICAO code for Stornoway Airport is EGPO, and its IATA code is SYY.

Where is Stornoway Airport located?

Stornoway Airport is medium airport located in Stornoway, Western Isles, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Stornoway Airport have?

Stornoway Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 7,218 ft / 2,200 m.

Which airlines fly to Stornoway Airport?

Airlines historically serving Stornoway Airport include Eastern Airways, Flybe (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Stornoway Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Stornoway Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Stornoway Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Stornoway Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Stornoway Airport is approximately 2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Stornoway Airport?

The nearest airport to Stornoway Airport is Achnasheen Airstrip (GB-0539), about 53.2 nm to the se, followed by Benbecula Airport and Plockton Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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