Sumburgh Airport (LSI): Codes, Runways & Location
Sumburgh Airport (IATA: LSI · ICAO: EGPB) is a medium-sized airport serving Lerwick, Shetland, United Kingdom. It lies at 59.8789° N, 1.2956° W, 20 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Lerwick, Shetland in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code LSI and the ICAO code EGPB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sumburgh Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1498 m (4915 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 20 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) about 35 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 ≈ 1,498 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sumburgh Airport
Where is Sumburgh Airport located?
Sumburgh Airport is located in Lerwick, Shetland, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 59.8789° N, 1.2956° W.
What is the airport code for Sumburgh Airport?
Sumburgh Airport has an IATA code of LSI and an ICAO code of EGPB.
How long is the runway at Sumburgh Airport?
Sumburgh Airport's longest runway is about 1498 m (4915 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Sumburgh Airport have?
Sumburgh Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sumburgh Airport a major airport?
Sumburgh Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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