Sumburgh

EGPB

NATS AIP
59.8778°N, 1.2889°W
21ft

Located at the southern tip of the Shetland Islands with stunning coastal scenery, this atmospheric airfield offers a unique runway crossing the A970 road via level crossing barriers. Surrounded by rich archaeological sites including the famous Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement, with excellent birdwatching opportunities for puffins and other seabirds. Located 25 miles by road from Lerwick, providing access to the Shetland Islands' incredible landscapes and Viking heritage.

Runways at Sumburgh

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

09/27

Asphalt
1498×44m
LOC
VOR
NDB
RNP
ILS
0927

15/33

Asphalt
1424×43m
RNP
1533

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Places near Sumburgh

within 20km

Restaurants near Sumburgh(19)

Coffee Culture

5min

Coffee Culture Sumburgh

100m
5min
10min

Sumburgh Airport Cafe

1km
5min
25min

Marhaba

3km
5min
30min

Hotels near Sumburgh(17)

Sumburgh Hotel

3.9 star rating
1km
5min
25min
30min

Aald Harbour Bed and Breakfast

40km
35min

The Grand Hotel

40km
35min

The Queens Hotel

$$$
3.2 star rating
40km
35min

Things to Do near Sumburgh(17)

Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement

1km
5min
25min

West Voe Beach Shetland

3km
5min
25min

Old Scatness Broch and Iron Age Village

4km
5min
30min

Atlantic

13km
20min

Contact Details

Phone

Air Traffic Control

Fax

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Administrator: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LTD.

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About Sumburgh (EGPB)

Sumburgh (EGPB) is a general aviation airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 21 feet. It has 4 runways: 09 1498m (asphalt), 27 1498m (asphalt), 15 1424m (asphalt), 33 1424m (asphalt).

Located at the southern tip of the Shetland Islands with stunning coastal scenery, this atmospheric airfield offers a unique runway crossing the A970 road via level crossing barriers. Surrounded by rich archaeological sites including the famous Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement, with excellent birdwatching opportunities for puffins and other seabirds. Located 25 miles by road from Lerwick, providing access to the Shetland Islands' incredible landscapes and Viking heritage.

Pilots flying into Sumburgh will find plenty to do nearby. There are 19 restaurants within reach, with Coffee Culture just a 1-minute walk from the airfield. 17 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 1.4km away. 17 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

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