Whalsay Airstrip (WHS): Codes, Runways & Location
Whalsay Airstrip (IATA: WHS · ICAO: EGEH) is a small airport serving Whalsay, Shetlands, United Kingdom. It lies at 60.3768° N, 0.9272° W, 100 ft (30 m) above sea level.
Overview of Whalsay Airstrip
Whalsay Airstrip is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Whalsay, Shetlands in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code WHS and the ICAO code EGEH. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
The field elevation is 100 ft (30 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 27 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whalsay Airstrip
Where is Whalsay Airstrip located?
Whalsay Airstrip is located in Whalsay, Shetlands, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 60.3768° N, 0.9272° W.
What is the airport code for Whalsay Airstrip?
Whalsay Airstrip has an IATA code of WHS and an ICAO code of EGEH.
Is Whalsay Airstrip a major airport?
Whalsay Airstrip is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Whalsay Airstrip are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →