Tingwall Airport facts for kids
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Tingwall Airport
Lerwick/Tingwall Airport
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Shetland Islands Council | ||||||||||
| Serves | Lerwick | ||||||||||
| Location | Gott, Shetland, Scotland | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 45 ft / 14 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 60°11′31″N 001°14′37″W / 60.19194°N 1.24361°W | ||||||||||
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Location in Shetland
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Tingwall Airport, also called Lerwick/Tingwall Airport, is a small airport in Shetland. Shetland is a group of islands located north of mainland Scotland. This airport is very close to Lerwick, which is the main town and capital of Shetland.
About Tingwall Airport
Tingwall Airport is important for people living on the Shetland Islands. It helps them travel between the different islands. This airport is owned by the Shetland Islands Council, which is the local government for the islands.
Where is Tingwall Airport?
The airport is located in a place called Gott, which is part of Shetland. It sits about 45 feet (14 meters) above sea level. Its exact location is 60 degrees North and 1 degree West.
What Kind of Flights?
Tingwall Airport mainly handles flights that go to and from other islands within Shetland. These are often short flights that connect communities. For longer journeys, like flying to mainland Scotland, people usually use another airport called Sumburgh Airport. Sumburgh Airport is also in Shetland but is larger and handles bigger planes.
Airport Operations
Tingwall Airport has a special permit called a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Ordinary Licence. This licence allows the airport to do two main things:
- It can have flights that carry passengers for public transport. This means people can buy tickets and fly from Tingwall.
- It can also be used for flying lessons. So, if you want to learn how to fly a plane, you might do some of your training here!
The runway at Tingwall Airport is made of Asphalt. It is about 764 meters (2,507 feet) long. This length is suitable for the smaller planes that fly to and from the islands.
