Eday Airport (EGED)
Medium airport · Eday, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Eday Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGED |
| IATA | EOI |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°11'26" W 2°46'20" 59.19060, -2.77222 |
| Location | Eday, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 1,729 ft (527 m) | 59 ft | Graded Hardcore | No |
| 18/36 | 1,896 ft (578 m) | 98 ft | Grass | No |
Eday Airport at a glance
Eday Airport is a medium airport in Eday, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as EOI. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGED are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 1,896 ft (578 m) of grass surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGED shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Eday Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall Airport | EGPA | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Wick John O'Groats Airport | EGPC | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Sumburgh Airport | EGPB | 113 km (61 NM) |
| RAF Lossiemouth | EGQS | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Inverness Airport | EGPE | 198 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Eday Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Eday Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Eday Airport
What is the ICAO code of Eday Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Eday Airport is EGED, and its IATA code is EOI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Eday Airport above sea level?
Eday Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Eday Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.1906, -2.7722 — in Eday, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kirkwall Airport, about 27 km away.
Does EGED publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGED appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Eday Airport?
Eday Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 1,896 ft (578 m) with a Grass surface.