North Ronaldsay Airport is a small airport serving North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is NRL and its ICAO code is EGEN. The airport lies at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 1,729 ft (527 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/London time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NRL
- ICAO code
- EGEN
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 40 ft (12 m)
- Coordinates
- 59.3675, -2.4344
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,082 ft · 330 m | 159 ft · 48 m | Graded Hardcore | No |
| 10/28 | 1,729 ft · 527 m | 59 ft · 18 m | Graded Hardcore | No |
| 14/32 | 1,240 ft · 378 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Grass | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to North Ronaldsay Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NDY Sanday Airport | Sanday, United Kingdom | 15 km · 9 mi |
| PPW Papa Westray Airport | Papa Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom | 26 km · 16 mi |
| SOY Stronsay Airport | Stronsay, United Kingdom | 26 km · 16 mi |
| EOI Eday Airport | Eday, United Kingdom | 27 km · 17 mi |
| WRY Westray Airport | Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom | 29 km · 18 mi |
| FIE Fair Isle Airport | Fair Isle, United Kingdom | 49 km · 30 mi |
| KOI Kirkwall Airport | Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom | 53 km · 33 mi |
| LSI Sumburgh Airport | Lerwick, Shetland, United Kingdom | 86 km · 53 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NRL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 887 | 551 | 479 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 1,196 | 743 | 646 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,253 | 778 | 676 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,942 | 1,828 | 1,588 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,208 | 3,236 | 2,812 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,807 | 3,608 | 3,136 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,406 | 3,980 | 3,459 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,726 | 4,179 | 3,632 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,629 | 4,740 | 4,119 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,098 | 5,032 | 4,372 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,524 | 5,296 | 4,602 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,902 | 5,532 | 4,807 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,916 | 6,162 | 5,354 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,046 | 6,242 | 5,424 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,798 | 6,710 | 5,831 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,592 | 10,310 | 8,959 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| RAD/APP | North Ronaldsay RAD/APP | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of North Ronaldsay Airport?
The IATA code of North Ronaldsay Airport is NRL and its ICAO code is EGEN.
Where is North Ronaldsay Airport located?
North Ronaldsay Airport is in North Ronaldsay, Scotland, United Kingdom, at 59.3675, -2.4344.
What time zone is North Ronaldsay Airport in?
North Ronaldsay 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 North Ronaldsay Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 1,729 ft (527 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to North Ronaldsay Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sanday Airport (NDY), about 15 km (9 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.