Kirkwall Airport

EGPA / KOI

Orkney Islands, GB

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
9kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGPA 141150Z 14009KT 100V170 9999 FEW019 15/10 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 50ft
FEW 1,900ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,950ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGPA 141059Z 1412/1421 12009KT 9999 FEW020 PROB30 TEMPO 1412/1415 BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 1418/1421 13015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
VFR 130° 15kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPA
06
24
09
27
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 3,881 ft 151 ft ASP 58°
↑ 1.3kt ↔ 8.9kt
82° angle
09/27 4,690 ft 148 ft ASP 87°
↑ 5.4kt ↔ 7.2kt
53° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
2,222 ft 61 ft ASP 140°
↑ 9.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kirkwall Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGPA
IATA Code: KOI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 50 ft MSL

Location

City: Orkney Islands
Country: GB
Latitude: 58.957802°
Longitude: -2.905000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 3,881 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 4,690 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 2,222 ft
Width: 61 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Weather Data

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• Extended TAF forecasts
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Charts & Navigation

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Operations

Airport operational data

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

About Kirkwall Airport

Kirkwall Airport (EGPA/KOI) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Orkney Islands, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 50 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (06/24, 09/27, 14/32) with ASP surface . 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.