Aerodrome
EGES - SANDAY
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
- EGES
- Type
- Aerodrome/Heliport
- Location
- 20 NM NNE of Kirkwall.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 62 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -0.31° (2027) annual change 0.22°
- Coordinates
- 59.25017, -2.57500
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 ISLANDS COUNCIL.
Phone: 01856-873535
Email: [email protected]
Address: Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, KW15 1NY, Scotland.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 527 m | 18 m | OTHER | 497 mTORA 497 m | 467 mASDA 497 m |
| 20 | 527 m | 18 m | OTHER | 497 mTORA 497 m | 467 mASDA 497 m |
| 10 | 410 m | 30 m | Grass | 410 mTORA 410 m | 410 mASDA 410 m |
| 28 | 410 m | 30 m | Grass | 410 mTORA 410 m | 410 mASDA 410 m |
| 16 | 349 m | 30 m | Grass | 349 mTORA 349 m | 349 mASDA 349 m |
| 34 | 349 m | 30 m | Grass | 349 mTORA 349 m | 349 mASDA 349 m |
Helicopter landing areas
1 landing area listed.
TLOF
Unavailable • 53 ft
Radio frequencies
No radio frequency rows are listed for this aerodrome.
Services
No service data is available for this aerodrome.
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- Nearby METAR/TAF and runway wind for departure planning
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Preview
EGES Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGES 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
EGES 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.