Information about Wick John O'Groats Airport

Facts about Wick John O'Groats Airport

IATA:

WIC

ICAO:

EGPC

City:

Wick

Region:

Highland

Country:

Scotland

Country Code:

GB

Type:

Commercial Airport

Timezone:

Europe/London

Latitude:

58.459384

Longitude:

-3.092818

GPS Coordinates:

58°28' N, 03°06' W

Passenger Category:

Regional Airport

Role:

Regional Airport

The historical and tourist importance of the area

Wick is a historic harbour town with a strong fishing and maritime heritage, while nearby attractions include the spectacular cliffs of Caithness and the famous village of John o' Groats. Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, the Whaligoe Steps and Dunnet Head provide notable historic and coastal attractions. The area is also an important part of the North Coast 500 touring route, with opportunities for wildlife watching, coastal walking and photography along the northern coastline.

Food, shopping and when to visit

Wick and nearby communities offer cafés, pubs, restaurants, bakeries and local shops, with seafood and traditional Scottish dishes prominent in the regional food scene. Summer is the most popular period for exploring the northern coastline because of long daylight hours and better outdoor conditions. Late spring and early autumn can be especially rewarding for coastal walks and wildlife observation, while the region's historic attractions remain accessible throughout the year.

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