Sumburgh Airport

EGPB / LSI

Lerwick, Shetland, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:20Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
15kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
990
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPB 030820Z 18015KT 9999 SCT010 SCT035 12/10 Q0990 TEMPO BKN010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20ft
SCT 1,000ft AGL
BKN 1,000ft AGL
SCT 3,500ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,020ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,020ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,520ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
990 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (20 ft)
Pressure Alt
705 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 350 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGPB 030459Z 0306/0315 19019KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 0306/0315 6000 -RADZ BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0308/0312 4000 RADZ BKN006 PROB40 TEMPO 0311/0315 20022G32KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 19kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+3h
VFR 200° 22kt

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°
↓ 9.0kt ↔ 12.0kt
127° angle
09/27 4,915 ft 144 ft ASP 84°
↓ 1.6kt ↔ 14.9kt
96° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
4,672 ft 141 ft ASP 144°
↑ 13.0kt ↔ 7.5kt
30° 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.