Lerwick/Tingwall

EGET

NATS AIP (2026-06-11)
60.1884°N, 1.2464°W
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46ft
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Set in a scenic valley on Shetland Mainland, this small hub links the archipelago's remote outer isles like Fair Isle and Foula via short Islander flights. Located in the Tingwall valley near Gott, 5 miles northwest of Lerwick, it is not Shetland's main airport, which is Sumburgh. A short drive brings you into Lerwick and nearby Scalloway for seafood restaurants and cosy pubs.

Runways

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

01/19

Asphalt
768×18m
0119

Contact

Websitewww.shetland.gov.uk/transport/tingwall-airport
Visual Control Room+441595840306
Duty FISO+441595744481
Accountable Manager+441806244264
Emaildutyfisotingwall@shetland.gov.uk

Administrator: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL.

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Places near Lerwick/Tingwall

within 20km

Restaurants near Lerwick/Tingwall(19)

Waterfront Bar & Grill

Bar
British
Scottish
$$ - $$$
3.9 star rating
7km
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10min
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35min

Food Culture Lerwick

7km
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10min
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35min

The Cornerstone

8km
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10min
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25min

The Olive Tree

8km
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10min
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35min

Hotels near Lerwick/Tingwall(20)

Herrislea House Hotel

$$$
3.9 star rating
2km
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5min
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10min
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25min

The Westings

3km
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5min
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15min
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50min

Westings Hotel

3km
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5min
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15min
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50min

Grand Hotel

7km
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10min
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30min

Things to Do near Lerwick/Tingwall(19)

Smiddy Closs

7km
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10min
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30min

Ministers' Beach

7km
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10min
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30min

Shetland Bus Memorial

8km
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10min
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30min

Norway House

8km
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10min
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30min

Weather

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About Lerwick/Tingwall (EGET)

Lerwick/Tingwall (EGET) is a general aviation airfield located in Shetland Islands Council., United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 46 feet. It has 2 runways: 01 768m (asphalt), 19 768m (asphalt).

Set in a scenic valley on Shetland Mainland, this small hub links the archipelago's remote outer isles like Fair Isle and Foula via short Islander flights. Located in the Tingwall valley near Gott, 5 miles northwest of Lerwick, it is not Shetland's main airport, which is Sumburgh. A short drive brings you into Lerwick and nearby Scalloway for seafood restaurants and cosy pubs.

Pilots flying into Lerwick/Tingwall will find plenty to do nearby. There are 19 restaurants within reach. 20 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 1.6km away. 19 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

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