Stornoway Airport (EGPO)
Medium airport · Stornoway, Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Stornoway Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGPO |
| IATA | SYY |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°12'56" W 6°19'52" 58.21560, -6.33111 |
| Location | Stornoway, Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Stornoway Airport at a glance
Stornoway Airport is a medium airport in Stornoway, Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as SYY. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGPO 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 7,218 ft (2200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGPO 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 Stornoway Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benbecula Airport | EGPL | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Barra Airport | EGPR | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Inverness Airport | EGPE | 154 km (83 NM) |
| RAF Lossiemouth | EGQS | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Wick John O'Groats Airport | EGPC | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stornoway Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Stornoway 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 Stornoway Airport
What is the ICAO code of Stornoway Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Stornoway Airport is EGPO, and its IATA code is SYY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stornoway Airport above sea level?
Stornoway Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Stornoway Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.2156, -6.3311 — in Stornoway, Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Benbecula Airport, about 102 km away.
Does EGPO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGPO 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 Stornoway Airport?
Stornoway Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.