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Whalsay Airstrip (IATA: WHS, ICAO: EGEH) serves Whalsay, Shetlands, GB.
Whalsay Airstrip (EGEH/WHS) is a small civil aerodrome located on the northeast end of Whalsay island in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, approximately 17 nautical miles north-northeast of Lerwick.
- Type of facility: Uncontrolled Airfield (A/F), VFR only, with no navaids or ATC. It is not recommended for low-wing aircraft or those with small propeller ground clearance due to unstable hardcore surfaces.
- Runway Information: It has one runway, 02/20. The main runway (02/20) is 515 meters long and 18 meters wide, made of graded hardcore. There is also a grass runway (10/28) that is 331 meters long and 30 meters wide,.
- Known Uses: The airfield was built in 1972 and was previously used by Loganair for inter-island passenger services. It is still open for occasional flights. The Whalsay Development Committee operated it from at least the 1980s to 2000.
- Historical Significance: Opened in 1972, it served as a vital link for inter-island travel in the Shetland Islands.
*Sources researched: cixvfrclub.org.uk, abct.org.uk, ukairfieldguide.net, ourairports.com, metar-taf.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Jun 30, 2026
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Where is Whalsay Airstrip located?
Whalsay Airstrip is located in Whalsay, Shetlands, GB, at an elevation of 100 ft. Its IATA code is WHS and ICAO code is EGEH.