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Papa Westray Airport (EGEP/PPW) — Papa Westray, United Kingdom

At a glance

Runways
04/22, 07/25, 18/36
Elevation
91 ft

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points
Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 0/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGEP
  • Name: Papa Westray Airport
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 59.3517
  • Longitude: -2.90028
  • Elevation: 91 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Papa Westray
  • IATA Code: PPW
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

  • Designation: 04/22
  • Dimensions: 527x18m
  • Surface: Graded Hardcore
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07/25

  • Designation: 07/25
  • Dimensions: 334x18m
  • Surface: Grass/Graded Hardcore
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 343x31m
  • Surface: Grass
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

I7305/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 06/24 AND RWY 17/35 CLSD DUE WATERLOGGING
2026-10-23 11:56 UTC 2027-01-23 11:56 UTC
Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does EGEP require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for United Kingdom
Where is EGEP located?
Papa Westray Airport (EGEP) is located in Papa Westray, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGEP?
The IATA code for Papa Westray Airport is PPW.
How long is the runway at EGEP?
The main runway at Papa Westray Airport (04/22) measures 527x18m.