Aerodrome
EGEF - FAIR ISLE
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
- EGEF
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- On Fair Isle.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 237 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.07° (2027) annual change 0.22°
- Coordinates
- 59.53473, -1.62851
Operating hours
Daylight only subject to PPR .
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR. WDI: 593203.07N 0013742.05W.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND.
Phone: 01595-760224
Address: Fair Isle, Shetland, ZE2 9TU
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 540 m | 22 m | Gravel | 478 mTORA 478 m | 478 mASDA 478 m |
| 24 | 540 m | 22 m | Gravel | 478 mTORA 478 m | 478 mASDA 478 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| FAIR ISLE RADIO | 118.030 MHz | LIMITED • Daylight hours only • A/G frequency. | Service notes: Subject to PPR. |
| Service notes: Subject to PPR. | |||
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Not applicable.
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- Nearby METAR/TAF and runway wind for departure planning
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Preview
EGEF Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGEF 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
EGEF 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.