Information about Kirkwall Airport

Facts about Kirkwall Airport

IATA:

KOI

ICAO:

EGPA

City:

Kirkwall

Region:

Orkney Islands

Country:

Scotland

Country Code:

GB

Type:

Commercial Airport

Timezone:

Europe/London

Latitude:

58.958426

Longitude:

-2.898225

GPS Coordinates:

58°58' N, 02°54' W

Passenger Category:

Regional Airport

Role:

Regional Airport

The historical and tourist importance of the area

Kirkwall provides access to major Orkney attractions including St Magnus Cathedral, the Bishop's and Earl's Palaces and the historic harbour. Further afield, the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site includes Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness. The Churchill Barriers, Italian Chapel and dramatic coastal landscapes provide additional attractions, while Orkney's cliffs and islands are renowned for seabirds and marine wildlife.

Food, shopping and when to visit

Kirkwall and the surrounding islands offer cafés, restaurants, pubs, bakeries and local shops, with seafood, lamb, beef, dairy products and locally produced whisky and gin prominent in the regional food scene. Summer is particularly popular because of long daylight hours and favourable conditions for exploring archaeological sites and coastline. Spring and early autumn are also excellent for wildlife watching and avoiding the busiest periods.

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