Sumburgh Airport

EGPB / LSI

Lerwick, Shetland, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
14kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,019
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPB 171150Z COR 17014KT 9999 SCT032 08/03 Q1019 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20ft
SCT 3,200ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,220ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (20 ft)
Pressure Alt
-151 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -986 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGPB 171055Z 1712/1721 15012KT 9999 SCT030 PROB30 TEMPO 1717/1721 7000 SHRA BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
17:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 1,200ft
Showers Rain

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 1,781 ft 144 ft ASP 53°
↓ 6.4kt ↔ 12.5kt
117° angle
09/27 4,915 ft 144 ft ASP 84°
↑ 1.0kt ↔ 14.0kt
86° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
4,672 ft 141 ft ASP 144°
↑ 13.2kt ↔ 4.8kt
20° 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.