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Whalsay Airstrip

IATA WHSICAO EGEH🇬🇧 Whalsay, Shetlands
Coordinates
60.3768°N, 0.9272°W
Elevation
100 ft (30 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.1° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:56
Sunrise
07:39
Sunset
18:03
Civil dusk
18:45

About 10h 24m 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 Whalsay Airstrip

Whalsay Airstrip is located at the village of Skaw in the northern end of the island of Whalsay, Shetland, Scotland. It is the only airfield serving the island and is available for charter flights. The landing surface, which is 18 metres (59 ft) wide and 457 metres (1,499 ft) long, is constructed from rolled gravel.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle33 ft79 ft—
Obstacle—16 ft—
Obstacle—125 ft—
Obstacle—148 ft—
Obstacle—56 ft—
Obstacle—69 ft—
Obstacle—56 ft—
Obstacle—187 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Whalsay Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Whalsay Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Whalsay Airstrip is EGEH, and its IATA code is WHS.

Where is Whalsay Airstrip located?

Whalsay Airstrip is small airport located in Whalsay, Shetlands, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 100 ft (30 m).

What time zone is Whalsay Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Whalsay Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Whalsay Airstrip is approximately 0.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Whalsay Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Whalsay Airstrip is Out Skerries Airfield (GB-OUK), about 6 nm to the ene, followed by Fetlar Airstrip and Lerwick / Tingwall Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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