Foula Airfield (FOA): Codes, Runways & Location
Foula Airfield (IATA: FOA · ICAO: GB-FOA) is a small airport serving Foula, United Kingdom. It lies at 60.1219° N, 2.0534° W, 150 ft (46 m) above sea level.
Overview of Foula Airfield
Foula Airfield is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Foula in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code FOA and the ICAO code GB-FOA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Foula Airfield has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 382 m (1252 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. The field elevation is 150 ft (46 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) about 45 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 382 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Foula Airfield
Where is Foula Airfield located?
Foula Airfield is located in Foula, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 60.1219° N, 2.0534° W.
What is the airport code for Foula Airfield?
Foula Airfield has an IATA code of FOA and an ICAO code of GB-FOA.
How long is the runway at Foula Airfield?
Foula Airfield's longest runway is about 382 m (1252 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Foula Airfield have?
Foula Airfield has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Foula Airfield a major airport?
Foula Airfield is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Foula Airfield are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →