Kirkwall Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is KOI and its ICAO code is EGPA. The airport lies at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 4,690 ft (1,430 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/London time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KOI
- ICAO code
- EGPA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 50 ft (15 m)
- Coordinates
- 58.9579, -2.9051
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,690 ft · 1,430 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 14/32 | 2,222 ft · 677 m | 61 ft · 19 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kirkwall Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EOI Eday Airport | Eday, United Kingdom | 27 km · 17 mi |
| SOY Stronsay Airport | Stronsay, United Kingdom | 27 km · 17 mi |
| NDY Sanday Airport | Sanday, United Kingdom | 38 km · 24 mi |
| PPW Papa Westray Airport | Papa Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom | 44 km · 27 mi |
| WRY Westray Airport | Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom | 44 km · 27 mi |
| NRL North Ronaldsay Airport | North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom | 53 km · 33 mi |
| WIC Wick John O'Groats Airport | Wick, United Kingdom | 57 km · 35 mi |
| FIE Fair Isle Airport | Fair Isle, United Kingdom | 97 km · 60 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KOI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 847 | 526 | 457 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 1,161 | 722 | 627 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,235 | 767 | 667 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,944 | 1,829 | 1,589 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,189 | 3,224 | 2,802 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,822 | 3,618 | 3,144 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,389 | 3,970 | 3,450 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,758 | 4,199 | 3,649 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,680 | 4,772 | 4,147 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,105 | 5,036 | 4,376 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,510 | 5,288 | 4,595 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,955 | 5,564 | 4,835 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,888 | 6,144 | 5,339 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,994 | 6,210 | 5,396 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,836 | 6,733 | 5,851 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,643 | 10,342 | 8,987 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.305 |
| TWR | Kirkwall Tower | 118.305 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kirkwall Airport?
The IATA code of Kirkwall Airport is KOI and its ICAO code is EGPA.
Where is Kirkwall Airport located?
Kirkwall Airport is in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, at 58.9579, -2.9051.
What time zone is Kirkwall Airport in?
Kirkwall Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/London. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kirkwall Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 4,690 ft (1,430 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kirkwall Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Eday Airport (EOI), about 27 km (17 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.