Lerwick / Tingwall Airport is a small airport serving Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is LWK and its ICAO code is EGET. The airport lies at an elevation of 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 5,787 ft (1,764 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/London time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LWK
- ICAO code
- EGET
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 43 ft (13 m)
- Coordinates
- 60.1922, -1.2436
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,787 ft · 1,764 m | 59 ft · 18 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LSI Sumburgh Airport | Lerwick, Shetland, United Kingdom | 35 km · 22 mi |
| FOA Foula Airfield | Foula, United Kingdom | 45 km · 28 mi |
| FIE Fair Isle Airport | Fair Isle, United Kingdom | 76 km · 47 mi |
| NRL North Ronaldsay Airport | North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom | 113 km · 70 mi |
| NDY Sanday Airport | Sanday, United Kingdom | 129 km · 80 mi |
| PPW Papa Westray Airport | Papa Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom | 132 km · 82 mi |
| WRY Westray Airport | Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom | 134 km · 83 mi |
| SOY Stronsay Airport | Stronsay, United Kingdom | 139 km · 86 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LWK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 971 | 603 | 524 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 1,267 | 787 | 684 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,288 | 800 | 695 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,931 | 1,821 | 1,583 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,258 | 3,267 | 2,839 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,767 | 3,583 | 3,114 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,451 | 4,008 | 3,483 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,649 | 4,132 | 3,590 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,517 | 4,671 | 4,059 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,092 | 5,028 | 4,369 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,562 | 5,320 | 4,623 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,789 | 5,461 | 4,746 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,968 | 6,194 | 5,382 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,159 | 6,313 | 5,486 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,711 | 6,655 | 5,783 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,481 | 10,241 | 8,899 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | Lerwick Tingwall A/G | 122.600 |
External links
External links come from the source dataset and are not independently verified by FlyingWorld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Lerwick / Tingwall Airport?
The IATA code of Lerwick / Tingwall Airport is LWK and its ICAO code is EGET.
Where is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport located?
Lerwick / Tingwall Airport is in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, at 60.1922, -1.2436.
What time zone is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport in?
Lerwick / Tingwall 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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 5,787 ft (1,764 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sumburgh Airport (LSI), about 35 km (22 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.