Westray Airport (WRY): Codes, Runways & Location
Westray Airport (IATA: WRY · ICAO: EGEW) is a small airport serving Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. It lies at 59.3505° N, 2.9501° W, 29 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Westray Airport
Westray Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Westray, Orkney Islands in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code WRY and the ICAO code EGEW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Westray Airport has 4 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: grass, gravel, asphalt. The field elevation is 29 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Papa Westray Airport (PPW) 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 Westray Airport
Where is Westray Airport located?
Westray Airport is located in Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 59.3505° N, 2.9501° W.
What is the airport code for Westray Airport?
Westray Airport has an IATA code of WRY and an ICAO code of EGEW.
How long is the runway at Westray Airport?
Westray Airport's longest runway is about 527 m (1729 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Westray Airport have?
Westray Airport has 4 runways recorded in the dataset, with grass, gravel, asphalt surfacing.
Is Westray Airport a major airport?
Westray Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Westray Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →