Sumburgh Airport — Lerwick, Shetland, United Kingdom
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Distance & flight time from LSI
Sumburgh Airport
LSI is Sumburgh Airport, located at the southern tip of the Shetland Islands in Scotland and serving the town of Lerwick, Shetland's main population center. Sumburgh is notable for its role supporting North Sea oil and gas operations, with helicopter flights to offshore platforms operating alongside fixed-wing services connecting Shetland to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and other Scottish destinations. The airport sits near the dramatic cliffs of Sumburgh Head and the archaeological site of Jarlshof, making it a gateway for tourism as well as industry. LSI's runway occasionally intersects with a coastal road, a quirk that has drawn attention, and weather conditions in this exposed North Atlantic location can significantly affect flight operations.
Runways at Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06H/24H | 1781 ft (543 m) | 144 ft (44 m) | ASP |
| 09/27 | 4915 ft (1498 m) | 144 ft (44 m) | ASP |
| 15/33 | 4672 ft (1424 m) | 141 ft (43 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | RADAR | 131.3 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 125.85 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.25 MHz |
Airports near Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
- Eday Airport (EOI) — 113.1 km (70.3 mi)
- Kirkwall Airport (KOI) — 137.0 km (85.1 mi)
- Wick John O'Groats Airport (WIC) — 188.2 km (116.9 mi)
- RAF Lossiemouth (LMO) — 268.8 km (167.0 mi)
- Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) — 302.2 km (187.8 mi)
- Inverness Airport (INV) — 304.5 km (189.2 mi)
- Stornoway Airport (SYY) — 342.1 km (212.6 mi)
- Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO) — 364.0 km (226.2 mi)
LSI is Sumburgh Airport on Shetland, Scotland, serving Lerwick and North Sea oil industry helicopter traffic. Searchers often confuse LSI's location with mainland Scotland; it is Britain's northernmost significant airport region.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sumburgh Airport?
The IATA code for Sumburgh Airport is LSI.
What is the ICAO code for Sumburgh Airport?
The ICAO code for Sumburgh Airport is EGPB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.