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Kirkwall (EGPA/KOI) — Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Kirkwall (EGPA/KOI) serves Kirkwall, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (06/24, 09/27). Field elevation is 50 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Jul 23
4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 15:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGPA
  • Name: Kirkwall
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 58.957802
  • Longitude: -2.905
  • Elevation: 50 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Kirkwall
  • IATA Code: KOI
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: 4.1 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 06/24

  • Designation: 06/24
  • Dimensions: 3881 X 151
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 4685 X 151
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

  • Designation: 14/32
  • Dimensions: 2231 X 59
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.305 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 118.305 MHz
  • 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: No
  • 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: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: £6.00-£8.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge £40
  • Parking Fee: £0.30-£0.70 per tonne MTOW per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: GBP
  • Remarks: VAT at 20% applicable on all fees.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available during airport operating hours.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available for piston aircraft. May require advance notice at smaller airfields.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: Yes
  • Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No formal curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

EGPB

  • ICAO: EGPB
  • Name: Sumburgh
  • Distance (NM): 74.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

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

I5020/26 caution
VOR issue
VOR KWL/KIRKWALL 108.6MHZ U/S. NOTAM CANCELLED
2026-07-23 12:55:32 Until further notice
I5018/26 caution
DME issue
DME KWL/KIRKWALL CH23X U/S. NOTAM CANCELLED
2026-07-23 12:45:37 Until further notice
I5019/26 caution
VOR out of service
VOR KWL/KIRKWALL 108.6MHZ U/S
2026-07-23 12:45:37 Until further notice

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGPA?
The tower frequency at Kirkwall is 118.305 MHz.
What fuel is available at EGPA?
Kirkwall offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
Does EGPA require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Kirkwall (United Kingdom).
Where is EGPA located?
Kirkwall (EGPA) is located in Kirkwall, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGPA?
The IATA code for Kirkwall is KOI.
How long is the runway at EGPA?
The main runway at Kirkwall (06/24) measures 3881 X 151.
Is EGPA a port of entry?
Yes, Kirkwall is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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