Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK): Codes, Runways & Location
Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (IATA: LWK · ICAO: EGET) is a small airport serving Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. It lies at 60.1922° N, 1.2436° W, 43 ft (13 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
Lerwick / Tingwall Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Lerwick, Shetland Islands in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code LWK and the ICAO code EGET. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Lerwick / Tingwall Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1764 m (5787 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 43 ft (13 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Whalsay Airstrip (WHS) about 27 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 ≈ 1,764 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
Where is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport located?
Lerwick / Tingwall Airport is located in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 60.1922° N, 1.2436° W.
What is the airport code for Lerwick / Tingwall Airport?
Lerwick / Tingwall Airport has an IATA code of LWK and an ICAO code of EGET.
How long is the runway at Lerwick / Tingwall Airport?
Lerwick / Tingwall Airport's longest runway is about 1764 m (5787 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Lerwick / Tingwall Airport have?
Lerwick / Tingwall Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport a major airport?
Lerwick / Tingwall Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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