Whalsay Airstrip
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| Whalsay Airstrip | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| Code | |||
| County | Shetland | ||
| Island | Whalsay | ||
| airfield | |||
| Location | HU59256634 60°22’36"N, -0°55’38"W | ||
| Runway | 1,500 feet (rolled gravel) | ||
| Website | |||
Whalsay Airstrip is located at the village of Skaw at the northern end of the island of Whalsay, in Shetland. It is the only airfield serving the island and is available for charter flights. The landing surface, which is 59 feet wide and 1,500 feet long, is constructed from rolled gravel.[1]
Outside links
- Whalsay Airstrip: Gazetteer for Scotland
References
- ↑ Shetland in Statistics 2010 p. 32
- Shetland in Statistics 2010 (pdf) Economic Development Unit
- Humphreys, Rob; Hamilton, Alastair; Reid, Donald; Tarrant, Paul: 'Scotland: The Rough Guide', page 616</ref>