North Ronaldsay
EGEN
Perched on the remote, northernmost tip of Orkney's inhabited isles, this island airstrip offers dramatic sea views and genuine off-the-grid appeal. The island is renowned for its unique seaweed-eating sheep, historic lighthouse, and rich birdlife, with a cosy hotel and chippy within easy reach for visiting pilots.
Runways
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03/21
10/28
13/31
Contact
Prior permission (PPR)
Administrator: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL.
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Places near North Ronaldsay
within 20km
Restaurants near North Ronaldsay(16)
Lighthouse Visitor Centre
Groatie Buckies Cafè
Jacks Chippy
Saintear
Hotels near North Ronaldsay(17)
Papa Westray Hostel
Pierowall Hotel
Chalmersquoy
No 1 Broughton Bed & Breakfast
Things to Do near North Ronaldsay(16)
Quoygrew settlement
Natural Arch
Bay of Swartmill Beach Car Park & Picnic Area
Historic Scotland
Restaurants near North Ronaldsay(16)
Lighthouse Visitor Centre
Groatie Buckies Cafè
Jacks Chippy
Saintear
Hotels near North Ronaldsay(17)
Papa Westray Hostel
Pierowall Hotel
Chalmersquoy
No 1 Broughton Bed & Breakfast
Things to Do near North Ronaldsay(16)
Quoygrew settlement
Natural Arch
Bay of Swartmill Beach Car Park & Picnic Area
Historic Scotland
Contact
Prior permission (PPR)
Administrator: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL.
About North Ronaldsay (EGEN)
North Ronaldsay (EGEN) is a general aviation airfield located in Orkney Islands Council., United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 56 feet. It has 6 runways: 03 331m (graded hardcore), 21 331m (graded hardcore), 10 527m (graded hardcore), 28 527m (graded hardcore), 13 304m (grass), 31 304m (grass).
Perched on the remote, northernmost tip of Orkney's inhabited isles, this island airstrip offers dramatic sea views and genuine off-the-grid appeal. The island is renowned for its unique seaweed-eating sheep, historic lighthouse, and rich birdlife, with a cosy hotel and chippy within easy reach for visiting pilots.
Pilots flying into North Ronaldsay will find plenty to do nearby. There are 16 restaurants within reach. 17 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 32.3km away. 16 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.
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