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Stronsay Airport

Stronsay, United Kingdom

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Stronsay Airport

Stronsay, United Kingdom
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Small island airstrip serving Stronsay in Orkney.

Location
Stronsay, United Kingdom
Stronsay Airport is a small general aviation airstrip located on Stronsay, one of the Orkney Islands off the northeastern coast of Scotland, United Kingdom. It operates as a lifeline air link for the island's small resident population, providing essential connectivity to the Orkney mainland and beyond. The airport is served by Loganair, which operates scheduled inter-island services connecting Stronsay to Kirkwall Airport on the Orkney mainland. These flights are vital for residents needing access to medical, commercial, and administrative services unavailable on the island itself. The facility is modest in scale, reflecting the small and remote community it serves. There are no large terminal buildings or extensive infrastructure; operations are kept simple to match the low passenger volumes typical of Orkney's inter-island air network.
Terminals
The airport has a basic, small terminal building typical of remote Scottish island airstrips with minimal facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on Stronsay is limited, with local road access from the airstrip to the island's small village of Whitehall.
Airlines here
Loganair operates scheduled inter-island services from Stronsay, primarily connecting it to Kirkwall on the Orkney mainland.
Notable facts
  • ›Stronsay is one of several Orkney islands served by Loganair's inter-island air network.
  • ›The airport uses the ICAO code EGER and IATA code SOY.
  • ›Flights to Kirkwall take only a few minutes, making it one of the shorter scheduled air routes in the world.
  • ›The airstrip serves a community of only a few hundred permanent residents.
  • ›Inter-island air services in Orkney are subsidized as essential public service obligations.
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A quiet gateway to Orkney's remote and windswept island life

Stronsay Airport serves the small island of Stronsay in the Orkney archipelago of northern Scotland, providing a vital air link for a community of around 300 residents. Operated by Loganair as part of the Orkney inter-island air service, the airport plays an essential role in connecting islanders to Kirkwall and the wider world. Its simple grass airstrip reflects the unhurried, community-focused character of island life in Orkney.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small, basic single-room facility handling the modest passenger volumes of this remote island airstrip.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi (limited availability, pre-booking essential)
  • Private car collection by residents or accommodation hosts
  • Cycling (island roads are quiet and manageable by bike)
Nearby Hotels
  • Stronsay Fish Mart Hostel
  • Stronsay self-catering cottages (various local providers)
Dining

There are no dining facilities at the airport itself. The island has very limited food options, so visitors should plan ahead; the Stronsay Fish Mart hostel and a small local shop are among the few resources available on the island.

Traveller Tips
  • Flights to Stronsay are operated by Loganair using small aircraft — book well in advance, especially in summer.
  • Weather can cause short-notice cancellations; always have a flexible travel plan when visiting Orkney's outer islands.
  • Bring sufficient cash as card payment facilities on the island are extremely limited.
  • The island is best explored on foot or by bicycle — inform your accommodation host of your arrival time as there is no formal taxi rank.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Livingston
LM
Linhas A
LM

Routes

SOY → KOILM · BNI
SOY → NDYLM · BNI
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Stronsay Airport
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Stronsay Airport is located on Stronsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, 15 nautical miles north‑northeast of Kirkwall.

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