Aerodrome
EGED - EDAY
Location, elevation, runway distances, helicopter landing areas, radio frequencies, and map facts for a quick aerodrome check. Use this as a starting point, then confirm official data and brief weather, NOTAMs, services, local procedures, and runway wind before flight.
Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGED
- Type
- Aerodrome/Heliport
- Location
- 15 NM NNE of Kirkwall.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -0.39° (2027) annual change 0.22°
- Coordinates
- 59.19037, -2.77240
Operating hours
Daylight hours only, subject to PPR.
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR, a valid indemnity is required. Full details of landing fees and rules for airfield users can be found on the Orkney Islands Council website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/our-services/transport/internal-air-services/airfields
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL.
Phone: 01856-873535
Email: [email protected]
Address: Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 527 m | 18 m | OTHER | 498 mTORA 498 m | 469 mASDA 498 m |
| 25 | 527 m | 18 m | OTHER | 498 mTORA 498 m | 469 mASDA 498 m |
Helicopter landing areas
1 landing area listed.
TLOF
Unavailable • 12 ft
Radio frequencies
No radio frequency rows are listed for this aerodrome.
Services
No service data is available for this aerodrome.
When you are ready to brief
Turn EGED reference into a full briefing
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- Nearby METAR/TAF and runway wind for departure planning
- Local NOTAMs with AI-decoded impact and a link into full briefing
- Nearby reporting points and diversion aerodromes on the map
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Preview
EGED Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGED 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024
Runway wind
Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt
Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.
Nearby NOTAM
Aerodrome lighting maintenance
PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.
Wise Assistant
Briefing snapshot
EGED looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.