Sumburgh Airport

EGPB / LSI

Lerwick, Shetland, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:20Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
18kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPB 030220Z AUTO 22018KT 9999 SCT020/// 10/07 Q0993

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20ft
SCT 2,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,020ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPB 022256Z 0300/0309 22022KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 0300/0302 6000 SHRA BKN012 PROB40 TEMPO 0300/0302 23025G35KT 2000 +SHRA BKN006 BECMG 0302/0305 18019KT TEMPO 0304/0309 6000 -RADZ BKN008 PROB30 TEMPO 0304/0309 2000 RADZ BKN005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 22kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 800ft
Light RADZ
04:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 500ft
RADZ

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPB
06H
24H ✈️
09
27
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06H/24H
Active: 24H
1,781 ft 144 ft ASP 53°
↑ 16.9kt ↔ 6.2kt
20° angle
09/27 4,915 ft 144 ft ASP 84°
↓ 12.9kt ↔ 12.5kt
136° angle
15/33 4,672 ft 141 ft ASP 144°
↑ 4.4kt ↔ 17.5kt
76° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sumburgh Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGPB
IATA Code: LSI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Lerwick, Shetland
Country: GB
Latitude: 59.878899°
Longitude: -1.295560°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06H/24H
Length: 1,781 ft
Width: 144 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 4,915 ft
Width: 144 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,672 ft
Width: 141 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Sumburgh Airport

Sumburgh Airport (EGPB/LSI) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Lerwick, Shetland, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 20 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (06H/24H, 09/27, 15/33) 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.