Fair Isle

EGEF

NATS AIP (2026-06-11)
59.5339°N, 1.6288°W
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237ft
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Britain's most remote inhabited island with a single gravel runway featuring a distinct hump in the middle. Approach gives superb views allowing a better feel for the island's shape than from ground level. One of Britain's best places to see unusual and rare birds with a renowned bird observatory. Traditional world-famous knitwear industry and historical museum provide cultural interest in this 3-mile by 1.5-mile island midway between Orkney and Shetland.

Runways

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

06/24

056.72° / 236.73°
Gravel
540×22m
0624

Contact

General

+441595760224

Fax

+441595760252

Administrator: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND.

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Places near Fair Isle

within 20km

Restaurants near Fair Isle(7)

Marhaba

42km

Coffee Culture Sumburgh

43km

Sumburgh Airport Cafe

46km

Co-op

105km

Hotels near Fair Isle(10)

Fair Isle Bird Observatory Lodge

1km
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5min
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10min
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20min

South Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast

3km
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10min
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15min
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45min

Sumburgh Hotel

3.9 star rating
46km

Roadside Cottage

104km

Things to Do near Fair Isle(14)

Sheep Rock

400m
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5min

Fair Isle South Lighthouse

3km
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10min
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15min
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40min

Atlantic

42km

West Voe Beach Shetland

42km

Weather

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About Fair Isle (EGEF)

Fair Isle (EGEF) is a general aviation airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 237 feet. It has 2 runways: 06 540m (Gravel), 24 540m (Gravel).

Britain's most remote inhabited island with a single gravel runway featuring a distinct hump in the middle. Approach gives superb views allowing a better feel for the island's shape than from ground level. One of Britain's best places to see unusual and rare birds with a renowned bird observatory. Traditional world-famous knitwear industry and historical museum provide cultural interest in this 3-mile by 1.5-mile island midway between Orkney and Shetland.

Pilots flying into Fair Isle will find plenty to do nearby. There are 7 restaurants within reach. 10 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 1.2km away. 14 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

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