Kirkwall
EGPA
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
14/32
Fees
Prices observed from the airfield's official site and may not be current — confirm before flying. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.
Data from hial.co.uk
Contact
Prior permission (PPR)
Aerodrome
+441856872421Fuel
+441856302845ATIS - H24
+441856878476Administration
+441856886217General enquiries
info@hial.co.ukHangarage / handling enquiries
commercial@hial.co.ukPPR / ATC
kirkwatc@hial.co.ukAdministrator: Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL)
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Places near Kirkwall
within 20km
Restaurants near Kirkwall(19)
Island Kitchen Cafe, Bar & Shop
Sheila Fleet Kirk Gallery & Café
Sakura Kitchen
William Shearer
Hotels near Kirkwall(20)
The Lynnfield Hotel
Rosevale Guest House
2 Dundas Crescent
Kevock Bed & Breakfast
Things to Do near Kirkwall(19)
Snorkel Inganess Bay (Orkney snorkel trail)
Historic Scotland
MV Valhalla
Wideford Hill Scenic View
Restaurants near Kirkwall(19)
Island Kitchen Cafe, Bar & Shop
Sheila Fleet Kirk Gallery & Café
Sakura Kitchen
William Shearer
Hotels near Kirkwall(20)
The Lynnfield Hotel
Rosevale Guest House
2 Dundas Crescent
Kevock Bed & Breakfast
Things to Do near Kirkwall(19)
Snorkel Inganess Bay (Orkney snorkel trail)
Historic Scotland
MV Valhalla
Wideford Hill Scenic View
Contact
Prior permission (PPR)
Aerodrome
+441856872421Fuel
+441856302845ATIS - H24
+441856878476Administration
+441856886217General enquiries
info@hial.co.ukHangarage / handling enquiries
commercial@hial.co.ukPPR / ATC
kirkwatc@hial.co.ukAdministrator: Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL)
About Kirkwall (EGPA)
Kirkwall (EGPA) is a general aviation airfield in the 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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