Papa Westray Airport

EGEP / PPW

Papa Westray, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:20 UTC

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Currently using: EGPA
Weather Source: Kirkwall Airport (EGPA)
Distance: 24nm / 44km from EGEP

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
13kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
4,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPA 030820Z 18013KT 9999 VCSH FEW008 BKN041 11/09 Q0988

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 91ft
FEW 800ft AGL
BKN 4,100ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
891ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,191ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPA 030459Z 0306/0315 18018G30KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 0306/0312 6000 RA BKN012 PROB40 TEMPO 0306/0310 2000 +RA BKN006 PROB30 TEMPO 0312/0315 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 18kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GEP
04
22
07
25
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 1,729 ft 59 ft Graded Hardcore 32°
↓ 11.0kt ↔ 6.9kt
148° angle
07/25 1,096 ft 59 ft Grass/Graded Hardcore 64°
↓ 5.7kt ↔ 11.7kt
116° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
1,125 ft 101 ft Grass 176°
↑ 13.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Papa Westray Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGEP
IATA Code: PPW
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 91 ft MSL

Location

City: Papa Westray
Country: GB
Latitude: 59.351700°
Longitude: -2.900280°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 1,729 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Graded Hardcore
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 1,096 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Grass/Graded Hardcore
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 1,125 ft
Width: 101 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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About Papa Westray Airport

Papa Westray Airport (EGEP/PPW) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Papa Westray, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 91 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 3 runways (04/22, 07/25, 18/36) with Graded Hardcore and Grass/Graded Hardcore and Grass surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.