Papa Westray Airport

EGEP / PPW

Papa Westray, GB

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Currently using: EGPA
Weather Source: Kirkwall Airport (EGPA)
Distance: 24nm / 44km from EGEP

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
12kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGPA 141420Z 13012KT 9999 SCT018 14/10 Q1002

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 91ft
SCT 1,800ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,891ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPA 141059Z 1412/1421 12009KT 9999 FEW020 PROB30 TEMPO 1412/1415 BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 1418/1421 13015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
VFR 130° 15kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GEP
04
22
07
25
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 1,729 ft 59 ft Graded Hardcore 32°
↓ 1.7kt ↔ 11.9kt
98° angle
07/25 1,096 ft 59 ft Grass/Graded Hardcore 64°
↑ 4.9kt ↔ 11.0kt
66° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
1,125 ft 101 ft Grass 176°
↑ 7.7kt ↔ 9.2kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Papa Westray Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGEP
IATA Code: PPW
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 91 ft MSL

Location

City: Papa Westray
Country: GB
Latitude: 59.351700°
Longitude: -2.900280°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 1,729 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Graded Hardcore
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 1,096 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Grass/Graded Hardcore
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 1,125 ft
Width: 101 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Papa Westray Airport

Papa Westray Airport (EGEP/PPW) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Papa Westray, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 91 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 3 runways (04/22, 07/25, 18/36) with Graded Hardcore and Grass/Graded Hardcore and Grass surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.