Kirkwall Airport (KOI): Codes, Runways & Location
Kirkwall Airport (IATA: KOI · ICAO: EGPA) is a medium-sized airport serving Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. It lies at 58.9579° N, 2.9051° W, 50 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kirkwall Airport
Kirkwall Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kirkwall, Orkney Islands in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code KOI and the ICAO code EGPA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kirkwall Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1430 m (4690 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 50 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Flotta Isle Airstrip (FLH) about 20 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 ≈ 1,430 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkwall Airport
Where is Kirkwall Airport located?
Kirkwall Airport is located in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 58.9579° N, 2.9051° W.
What is the airport code for Kirkwall Airport?
Kirkwall Airport has an IATA code of KOI and an ICAO code of EGPA.
How long is the runway at Kirkwall Airport?
Kirkwall Airport's longest runway is about 1430 m (4690 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Kirkwall Airport have?
Kirkwall Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kirkwall Airport a major airport?
Kirkwall Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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