Stornoway Airport (SYY): Codes, Runways & Location
Stornoway Airport (IATA: SYY · ICAO: EGPO) is a medium-sized airport serving Stornoway, Western Isles, United Kingdom. It lies at 58.2156° N, 6.3311° W, 26 ft (8 m) above sea level.
Overview of Stornoway Airport
Stornoway Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Stornoway, Western Isles in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code SYY and the ICAO code EGPO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Stornoway Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 26 ft (8 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Benbecula Airport (BEB) about 102 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 ≈ 2,200 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stornoway Airport
Where is Stornoway Airport located?
Stornoway Airport is located in Stornoway, Western Isles, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 58.2156° N, 6.3311° W.
What is the airport code for Stornoway Airport?
Stornoway Airport has an IATA code of SYY and an ICAO code of EGPO.
How long is the runway at Stornoway Airport?
Stornoway Airport's longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Stornoway Airport have?
Stornoway Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Stornoway Airport a major airport?
Stornoway Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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