North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL): Codes, Runways & Location
North Ronaldsay Airport (IATA: NRL · ICAO: EGEN) is a small airport serving North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom. It lies at 59.3675° N, 2.4344° W, 40 ft (12 m) above sea level.
Overview of North Ronaldsay Airport
North Ronaldsay Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of North Ronaldsay in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code NRL and the ICAO code EGEN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
North Ronaldsay Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 527 m (1729 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. Runway surfaces: gravel, grass. The field elevation is 40 ft (12 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sanday Airport (NDY) about 15 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 ≈ 527 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about North Ronaldsay Airport
Where is North Ronaldsay Airport located?
North Ronaldsay Airport is located in North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 59.3675° N, 2.4344° W.
What is the airport code for North Ronaldsay Airport?
North Ronaldsay Airport has an IATA code of NRL and an ICAO code of EGEN.
How long is the runway at North Ronaldsay Airport?
North Ronaldsay Airport's longest runway is about 527 m (1729 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does North Ronaldsay Airport have?
North Ronaldsay Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with gravel, grass surfacing.
Is North Ronaldsay Airport a major airport?
North Ronaldsay Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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