Papa Westray Airport (PPW): Codes, Runways & Location
Papa Westray Airport (IATA: PPW · ICAO: EGEP) is a small airport serving Papa Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. It lies at 59.3510° N, 2.9004° W, 91 ft (28 m) above sea level.
Overview of Papa Westray Airport
Papa Westray Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Papa Westray, Orkney Islands in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code PPW and the ICAO code EGEP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Papa Westray 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 91 ft (28 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Westray Airport (WRY) about 3 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 Papa Westray Airport
Where is Papa Westray Airport located?
Papa Westray Airport is located in Papa Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 59.3510° N, 2.9004° W.
What is the airport code for Papa Westray Airport?
Papa Westray Airport has an IATA code of PPW and an ICAO code of EGEP.
How long is the runway at Papa Westray Airport?
Papa Westray Airport's longest runway is about 527 m (1729 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Papa Westray Airport have?
Papa Westray Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with gravel, grass surfacing.
Is Papa Westray Airport a major airport?
Papa Westray Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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