Stornoway Airport

EGPO / SYY

Stornoway, Western Isles, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
19 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPO 040850Z 19019KT 9999 FEW025 SCT034 08/05 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
SCT 3,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,526 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,426 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPO 040758Z 0409/0418 19015KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 0409/0418 BKN012 PROB40 TEMPO 0409/0418 20018G28KT PROB40 TEMPO 0410/0413 BKN006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
10:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Ceiling: 600 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPO
06
24
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 3,281 ft 75 ft ASP 60°
12.2 kt 14.6 kt
130° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
7,218 ft 151 ft ASP 174°
18.7 kt 3.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGPO

7,734 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.5%
MVFR
26.3%
IFR
3.6%
LIFR
1.6%

Stornoway Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 13.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Temperatures typically range between -4°C and 18°C with an average of 7.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 13.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 6.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
2.7%
E
12.2%
SE
14.3%
S
20.5%
SW
18.8%
W
9.2%
NW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.6°C
Range: -4°C to 18°C
-4°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

January September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.7 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,734 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Stornoway Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGPO
IATA Code: SYY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Stornoway, Western Isles
Country: GB
Latitude: 58.215599°
Longitude: -6.331110°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 3,281 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Stornoway Airport

Overview

Stornoway Airport serves the Western Isles region of Scotland, located on the Isle of Lewis. As a medium-sized airport with two runways, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for this remote island community. The airport supports both commercial and general aviation operations at an elevation of 26 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Stornoway are predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR), with 66.8% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Pilots can expect southerly winds averaging 13.2 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 43 knots. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from -3°C to 18°C, with an average of 8.2°C, providing relatively stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: a shorter 06/24 runway at 3,281 feet and a longer 18/36 runway extending 7,218 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, which offers pilots consistent wind conditions for takeoffs and landings. The airport's coastal location on the Isle of Lewis suggests potential for variable maritime weather patterns.

Approach Considerations

Approach planning should consider the consistently favorable wind conditions for both runways. With an average crosswind of 8.6 knots on 06/24 and 6.7 knots on 18/36, pilots can expect generally predictable wind scenarios. September, November, and January statistically offer the best VFR conditions for operations at Stornoway Airport.

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.

Official Data Sources

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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.