Aerodrome
EGPA - KIRKWALL
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
- EGPA
- Type
- Aerodrome/Heliport
- Location
- 2.5 NM SE of Kirkwall.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 58 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -0.42° (2027) annual change 0.22°
- Coordinates
- 58.95801, -2.90050
Operating hours
Mon-Fri 0715-2000 (0615-1900); Sat 0715-1745 (0615-1645); Sun 0900-2000 (0800-1900); and by arrangement with aerodrome operator (HIAL).
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR by telephone, 01856-886206 or Email: [email protected]. 3 hours notice required. Loganair Engineering Tel: 01856-873907. North Air Tel: 01856-302845. Helicopter rotors running refuelling available by arrangements with HIAL and North Air. Aircraft operators are reminded that they are responsible for their aircraft's security when parked on demarcated areas, and for the searching of their aircraft when parked either overnight or within demarcated areas prior to departure. Aviramp and wheelchairs available for disabled passenger handling. R1, R2, R8, W3, W4, W5, E2. WDI (LGTD): 585725.62N 0025349.35W; 585733.29N 0025415.16W. Apron floodlighting. Obstacle lighting.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: HIAL
Phone: 01856-872421
Address: Kirkwall Airport, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, KW15 1TH.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 1,424 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 992 mTORA 992 m | 1,271 mASDA 992 m |
| 27 | 1,424 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 1,141 mTORA 1,076 m | 1,325 mASDA 1,076 m |
| 14 | 677 m | 19 m | Asphalt | 558 mTORA 558 m | 558 mASDA 558 m |
| 32 | 677 m | 19 m | Asphalt | 677 mTORA 677 m | 558 mASDA 677 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| KIRKWALL APPROACH | 118.305 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Fri 0715-2000 (0615-1900); Sat 0715-1745 (0615-1645); Sun 0900-2000 (0800-1900). | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| KIRKWALL TOWER | 118.305 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Fri 0715-2000 (0615-1900); Sat 0715-1745 (0615-1645); Sun 0900-2000 (0800-1900). • DOC 40 NM/15,000 FT. | |
| Flight information service | |||
| Flight information service | |||
| KIRWALL INFORMATION | 118.305 MHz | LIMITED • By arrangement outside hours of ATC - Normally only available for SAR, ambulance and emergency Flights. | Service notes: For FISO training and maintenance of competency, FISO phraseology may be in use during ATC published hours providing basic service only. Pilots will be alerted to this by the use of call sign Kirkwall Information and ATIS message. ATC in attendance at all times and available immediately upon request if procedural service required. |
| Service notes: For FISO training and maintenance of competency, FISO phraseology may be in use during ATC published hours providing basic service only. Pilots will be alerted to this by the use of call sign Kirkwall Information and ATIS message. ATC in attendance at all times and available immediately upon request if procedural service required. | |||
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| KIRWALL INFORMATION | 124.130 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Fri 0715-2000 (0615-1900); Sat 0715-1745 (0615-1645); Sun 0900-2000 (0800-1900). | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| KIRKWALL FIRE CHIEF | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS channel. | |
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement with aerodrome operator.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement with Loganair.
Hangar
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement with HIAL.
Notes: By arrangement with HIAL.
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Secur
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: During AD hours.
Notes: Delivered by bowser.
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EGPA Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGPA 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
EGPA 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.