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Papa Westray Airport · Papa Westray

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
91 ft / 28 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Papa Westray Airport (EGEP), located in Papa Westray, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 91 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Papa Westray Airport
ICAO / IATA
EGEP / PPW
Municipality
Papa Westray
Country
Region
GB-SCT — Scotland
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
91 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,729 ft / 527 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Graded Hardcore
Heading: 32° / 212°
RWY 04 (32°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (212°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,125 ft / 343 m
Runway Width: 101 ft / 31 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 176° / 356°
RWY 18 (176°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (356°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,096 ft / 334 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Grass/Graded Hardcore
Heading: 64° / 244°
RWY 07 (64°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (244°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGED
Eday Airport
19 km / 10 nm
EGPA
Kirkwall Airport
44 km / 24 nm
EGPC
Wick John O'Groats Airport
100 km / 54 nm
EGPB
Sumburgh Airport
108 km / 58 nm
EGQS
RAF Lossiemouth
185 km / 100 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026