Kirkwall Airport

EGPA / KOI

Orkney Islands, GB

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:50Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
17kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
2,400ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPA 160450Z AUTO 29017KT 9999 SCT019/// BKN024/// BKN046/// 12/10 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 50ft
SCT 1,900ft AGL
BKN 2,400ft AGL
BKN 4,600ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,950ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,450ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,650ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPA 160457Z 1606/1615 29012KT 9999 FEW012 TEMPO 1606/1615 6000 SHRA BKN012 TEMPO 1606/1614 30015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,200ft
Showers Rain
06:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR 300° 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°
↓ 10.5kt ↔ 13.4kt
128° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
4,690 ft 148 ft ASP 87°
↑ 16.0kt ↔ 5.8kt
20° angle
14/32 2,222 ft 61 ft ASP 140°
↓ 14.7kt ↔ 8.5kt
150° 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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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.