Sumburgh Airport (EGPB)
Medium airport · Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGPB |
| IATA | LSI |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°52'44" W 1°17'44" 59.87890, -1.29556 |
| Location | Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06H/24H | 1,781 ft (543 m) | 144 ft | ASP | No |
| 09/27 | 4,915 ft (1498 m) | 144 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 4,672 ft (1424 m) | 141 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sumburgh Airport at a glance
Sumburgh Airport is a medium airport in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as LSI. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGPB 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 3 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 4,915 ft (1498 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 EGPB 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 Sumburgh 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 | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Kirkwall Airport | EGPA | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Wick John O'Groats Airport | EGPC | 188 km (102 NM) |
| RAF Lossiemouth | EGQS | 269 km (145 NM) |
| Aberdeen International Airport | EGPD | 302 km (163 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sumburgh Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Sumburgh 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 Sumburgh Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sumburgh Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sumburgh Airport is EGPB, and its IATA code is LSI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sumburgh Airport above sea level?
Sumburgh Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sumburgh Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.8789, -1.2956 — in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eday Airport, about 113 km away.
Does EGPB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGPB 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 Sumburgh Airport?
Sumburgh Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,915 ft (1498 m) with a ASP surface.