Kirkwall Airport (EGPA)
Medium airport · Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGPA |
| IATA | KOI |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°57'28" W 2°54'18" 58.95790, -2.90508 |
| Location | Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,690 ft (1430 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 2,222 ft (677 m) | 61 ft | ASP | No |
Kirkwall Airport at a glance
Kirkwall Airport is a medium airport in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as KOI. The field elevation of 50 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGPA 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 — 09/27 — offers 4,690 ft (1430 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGPA 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 Kirkwall Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eday Airport | EGED | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Wick John O'Groats Airport | EGPC | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Sumburgh Airport | EGPB | 137 km (74 NM) |
| RAF Lossiemouth | EGQS | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Inverness Airport | EGPE | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kirkwall Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 50 ft field elevation of Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kirkwall Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kirkwall Airport is EGPA, and its IATA code is KOI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kirkwall Airport above sea level?
Kirkwall Airport sits at an elevation of 50 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kirkwall Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.9579, -2.9051 — in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eday Airport, about 27 km away.
Does EGPA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGPA 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 Kirkwall Airport?
Kirkwall Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,690 ft (1430 m) with a ASP surface.