Wick John O'Groats Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 14h 14m 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 Wick John O'Groats Airport
Wick John O' Groats Airport is located 1 mile (2 km) north of the town of Wick, at the north-eastern extremity of the mainland of Scotland. It is owned and maintained by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited. The airport provides commercial air travel connections for Caithness, with scheduled services to Aberdeen Airport and, until early 2020, Edinburgh. It remains regularly used by helicopters servicing local offshore oil operations and the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm. Light aircraft also use the airport as a stop-over for ferry flights between Europe and North America via Iceland, and vice versa. The airport also operates an out of hours call-out service for air ambulances, coastguard and police flights. The airport has one usable runway. Two are disused.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
EGPCNOTAMs
EGPCReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 / 31▸ displaced | 6,007 ft / 1,831 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 08 / 26 | 3,399 ft / 1,036 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Closed |
Radio frequencies (4)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 119.705 MHz |
| APP | APP | 119.705 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 113.600 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.705 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORAY CTA 6 | Class E | TMZ | FL075 | FL155 |
| MORAY CTA 7 | Class E | TMZ | FL075 | FL195 |
| WICK | Class G | ATZ | GND | 2126 ft MSL |
| NSGA SCOTLAND | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | FL195 |
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 13% of observations, averaging 10 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75% | -885 ft | |
| Feb | 79% | -781 ft | |
| Mar | 73% | -782 ft | |
| Apr | 71% | -901 ft | |
| May | 65% | -582 ft | |
| Jun | 66% | -179 ft | |
| Jul | 56% | -17 ft | |
| Aug | 69% | 86 ft | |
| Sep | 74% | -107 ft | |
| Oct | 71% | -179 ft | |
| Nov | 70% | -551 ft | |
| Dec | 70% | -647 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-901–86 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| THRUMSTER MASTS | 4 nm | 194° | On request |
| KEISS VILLAGE | 4.6 nm | 348° | On request |
| LOCH WATTEN | 7.7 nm | 281° | On request |
| CASTLETOWN | 11.1 nm | 313° | On request |
| DUNCANSBY HEAD | 11.3 nm | 011° | On request |
| LYBSTER VILLAGE | 11.3 nm | 212° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumster Forest transmitter | 751 ft | 676 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 246 ft | 177 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 246 ft | 213 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 246 ft | 164 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 246 ft | 184 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 246 ft | 256 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 246 ft | 171 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 246 ft | 223 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wick John O'Groats Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Wick John O'Groats Airport?
The ICAO code for Wick John O'Groats Airport is EGPC, and its IATA code is WIC.
Where is Wick John O'Groats Airport located?
Wick John O'Groats Airport is medium airport located in Wick, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 126 ft (38 m).
How many runways does Wick John O'Groats Airport have?
Wick John O'Groats Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,007 ft / 1,831 m.
Which airlines fly to Wick John O'Groats Airport?
Airlines historically serving Wick John O'Groats Airport include Eastern Airways, Flybe (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Wick John O'Groats Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Wick John O'Groats Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Wick John O'Groats Airport in?
Wick John O'Groats Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Wick John O'Groats Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Wick John O'Groats 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 Wick John O'Groats Airport?
The nearest airport to Wick John O'Groats Airport is Flotta Isle Airstrip (FLH), about 22.1 nm to the n, followed by Lamb Holm Airfield and Kirkwall Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Wick John O'Groats Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.