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Kirkwall Airport

Port-adhair Bhaile na h-Eaglais
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Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
Serves Mainland, Orkney
Location Kirkwall
Elevation AMSL 58 ft / 18 m
Coordinates 58°57′29″N 002°54′02″W / 58.95806°N 2.90056°W / 58.95806; -2.90056
Website Kirkwall Airport
Map
EGPA is located in Orkney Islands
EGPA
EGPA
Location in Orkney Islands
Runway
Runway Length Surface
m ft
09/27 1,428 4,685 Asphalt
14/32 680 2,231 Asphalt
Statistics (2016)
Passengers 163,029
Passenger Change 15-16 Increase1.7%
Aircraft Movements 14,539
Movements Change 15-16 Increase2.4%
Sources: UK AIP at NATS
Statistics from the UK Civil Aviation Authority

Kirkwall Airport is the main airport serving the Orkney Islands in Scotland. It is 2.5 nautical miles (2.9 miles or 4.6 km) southeast of Kirkwall, the largest town in Orkney.

The airport, a former RAF base, is owned by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited. The airport is used by Flybe franchise service, operated by Loganair.

See also

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