Papa Westray

EGEP

NATS AIP (2026-06-11)
59.3512°N, 2.8984°W
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92ft
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Home of the world's shortest scheduled flight, a mere 90-second hop from neighbouring Westray, landing on a mix of graded hardcore and grass strips. This remote, wind-swept Orkney outpost offers a genuine island adventure, with archaeological treasures like Skara Brae and the Broch of Gurness a bus ride away on Mainland.

Runways

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

03/21

Graded hardcore
527×18m
0321

06/24

Grass, Graded hardcore
293×18m
0624

17/35

Grass
406×30m
1735

Fees

Prices observed from the airfield's official site and may not be current — confirm before flying. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.

Landing£22.30–£346.00 inc VAT
Circuit packages£37.20–£260.00 inc VAT
Other charges£93.00 inc VAT

Data from orkney.gov.uk

Contact

Prior permission (PPR)

minimum of 24 hours in advance during working hours (9am-4pm Monday to Friday)

Wait for confirmation before departure.

Website

www.orkney.gov.uk/our-services/transport/internal-air-services/airfields

Orkney Islands Council general / landing fee payments

+441856873535

Island Airfields (PPR / indemnity forms)

airfields@orkney.gov.uk

Administrator: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL.

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Places near Papa Westray

within 20km

Restaurants near Papa Westray(15)

Northern Delights Tearoom

0
2km
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5min
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10min
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25min

Jacks Chippy

$
4.5 star rating
11km
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40min
•
45min

Saintear

12km
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40min
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45min

Saintear

$$ - $$$
5 star rating
14km
•
45min
•
55min

Hotels near Papa Westray(18)

Pierowall Hotel

$
4.4 star rating
11km
•
40min
•
45min

Chalmersquoy

11km
•
40min
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45min

No 1 Broughton Bed & Breakfast

12km
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40min
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45min

The Reid Hall

12km
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40min
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50min

Things to Do near Papa Westray(16)

Quoygrew settlement

11km
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35min
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45min

Natural Arch

13km
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40min
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1h

Bay of Swartmill Beach Car Park & Picnic Area

16km
•
45min

Historic Scotland

46km
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1h 40min

Weather

Data from aviationweather.gov

About Papa Westray (EGEP)

Papa Westray (EGEP) is a general aviation airfield located in Orkney Islands Council., United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 92 feet. It has 6 runways: 03 527m (Graded hardcore), 21 527m (Graded hardcore), 06 293m (Grass, Graded hardcore), 24 293m (Grass, Graded hardcore), 17 406m (Grass), 35 406m (Grass).

Home of the world's shortest scheduled flight, a mere 90-second hop from neighbouring Westray, landing on a mix of graded hardcore and grass strips. This remote, wind-swept Orkney outpost offers a genuine island adventure, with archaeological treasures like Skara Brae and the Broch of Gurness a bus ride away on Mainland.

Pilots flying into Papa Westray will find plenty to do nearby. There are 15 restaurants within reach, with Northern Delights Tearoom just a 23-minute walk from the airfield. 18 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 10.7km away. 16 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

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