Lerwick / Tingwall Airport

EGET / LWK

Lerwick, Shetland Islands, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:20Z

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Currently using: EGPB
Weather Source: Sumburgh Airport (EGPB)
Distance: 19nm / 35km from EGET

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
02:20Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
8 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR EGPB 040220Z AUTO 21008KT 9999 NCD 07/05 Q1023

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPB 032255Z 0400/0409 23015KT 9999 SCT035 TEMPO 0400/0409 6000 BECMG 0403/0406 17015KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
03:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 170° 15 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

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GET
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
 5,787 ft 59 ft Asphalt 16°
↑ 7.9 kt • ↔ 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Lerwick / Tingwall Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGET
IATA Code: LWK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 43 ft MSL

Location

City: Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Country: GB
Latitude: 60.192200°
Longitude: -1.243610°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,787 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
210°@8kt
Density Alt
43ft, 7°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

EGPB VFR
Sumburgh Airport
19nm
35km
EGED N/A
Eday Airport
76nm
141km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Lerwick / Tingwall Airport

Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (EGET/LWK) is located in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, GB at an elevation of 43 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 5,787 feet.

Airport Overview

Lerwick / Tingwall Airport serves Lerwick, Shetland Islands in GB. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (02/20) with asphalt surface. The longest runway measures 5,787 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from EGET, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.