Kirkwall

EGPA

NATS AIP (2026-06-11)
58.9535°N, 2.9027°W
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58ft
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Gateway to Orkney's remarkable archaeological landscape, with the neolithic wonders of Skara Brae and Broch of Gurness a scenic drive away. Runway signage spelling "Grimsetter" in runic script adds character. Kirkwall town offers cosy cafés and galleries within easy reach, all set against dramatic island coastal scenery.

Runways

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

09/27

Asphalt
1424×45m
ILS
VOR
LOC
RNP
NDB
0927

14/32

Asphalt
677×19m
1432

Contact

Aerodrome+441856872421
ATC+441856886206
Fuel+441856302845
ATIS - H24+441856878476
Administration+441856886217

Administrator: HIAL

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Places near Kirkwall

within 20km

Restaurants near Kirkwall(19)

Island Kitchen Cafe, Bar & Shop

4 star rating
3km
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5min
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5min
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55min

Sheila Fleet Kirk Gallery & Café

$$ - $$$
4.8 star rating
4km
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10min
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15min
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55min

Sakura Kitchen

5 star rating
4km
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10min
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20min

William Shearer

0
5km
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10min
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20min

Hotels near Kirkwall(20)

The Lynnfield Hotel

4.5 star rating
4km
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10min
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20min

Rosevale Guest House

4km
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5min
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20min
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1h

2 Dundas Crescent

4km
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10min
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20min

Kevock Bed & Breakfast

5km
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10min
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20min

Things to Do near Kirkwall(19)

Snorkel Inganess Bay (Orkney snorkel trail)

2km
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10min
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20min
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30min

Historic Scotland

5km
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10min
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20min

MV Valhalla

7km
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10min
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35min

Wideford Hill Scenic View

10km
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15min
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45min

Weather

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About Kirkwall (EGPA)

Kirkwall (EGPA) is a general aviation airfield located in Hial, United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 58 feet. It has 4 runways: 09 1424m (Asphalt), 27 1424m (Asphalt), 14 677m (Asphalt), 32 677m (Asphalt).

Gateway to Orkney's remarkable archaeological landscape, with the neolithic wonders of Skara Brae and Broch of Gurness a scenic drive away. Runway signage spelling "Grimsetter" in runic script adds character. Kirkwall town offers cosy cafés and galleries within easy reach, all set against dramatic island coastal scenery.

Pilots flying into Kirkwall will find plenty to do nearby. There are 19 restaurants within reach. 20 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 4km away. 19 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

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