Papa Westray Airport (PPW)

Papa Westray, GB 🇬🇧 Small Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

EGEP

IATA

PPW

Elevation

91 ft

Region

GB-SCT

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Airport Information

GPS Code: EGEP

Local Code: Not available

Location: 59.3517° N, -2.90028° E

Continent: EU

Type: Small Airport

Keywords: Papay

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
04/22 1729 ft 59 ft Graded Hardcore Active
07/25 1096 ft 59 ft Grass/Graded Hardcore Active
18/36 1125 ft 101 ft Grass Active

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Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025
Taxis

There are no dedicated, licensed taxi services operating on the small island of Papa Westray. Visitors should pre-arrange any necessary transport from the airport with their accommodation provider or a local contact.

Rental Cars

No car rental agencies are available at Papa Westray Airport or on the island. The island is very small and easily explored on foot or by bicycle. Bike hire can sometimes be arranged locally through accommodation providers.

Public Transportation

There is no fixed-route public bus service. A pre-bookable, on-demand 'Dial-a-Bus' service is operated by the community. This service must be booked in advance to arrange for pickups, including from the airport.

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Sanday Airport
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Fair Isle Airport
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Foula Airfield
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Eday Airport
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Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~19 km away
Kirkwall Airport
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Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~44 km away
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~100 km away
Sumburgh Airport
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~108 km away
Westray Airport
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Small Airport Scheduled Service
~3 km away
Sanday Airport
NDY • EGES
Sanday, GB
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~22 km away
Stronsay Airport
SOY • EGER
Stronsay, GB
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~26 km away
North Ronaldsay Airport
NRL • EGEN
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Small Airport Scheduled Service
~27 km away
Corston Airstrip
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Lamb Holm Airfield
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Flotta Isle Airstrip
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Fair Isle Airport
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~75 km away
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Heliport
~91 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.