Description

Sumburgh Airport is located at the southern tip of the Shetland Islands and is made easily accessible through regular flights to/from main connecting Scottish cities. You can travel via Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness or Aberdeen - with connections available throughout the UK and international airport network. Aircraft operations are supported by an Air Traffic Control service while on call services to air ambulance and search and rescue flights are assisted by a Flight Information Officer. An Airport Fire Service is provided on the basis of a Rescue and Fire Fighting Service category 5 airport as detailed in Civil Aviation Publication 168.

Shop and Cafe

There is a combined shop and cafe situated in the main terminal building which offers a selection of local souvenirs, confectionery, hot and cold food and beverages and alcoholic drinks.

Facilities

BT payphones are available throughout the terminal building and the Tourist Information Point provides a computer for internet and Email access. A wide-screen television is located in the main lounge area.

Facilities for the Disabled

Disabled toilets are provided within the main terminal building and wheelchairs are available. If you require assistance please make arrangements prior to arrival through the flight operator or by contacting airport administration staff who will be happy to assist on tel: +44 (0) 1950 461000. Ambulift facilities are available to assist passengers with impaired mobility during embarkation and disembarkation from aircraft. There are ramp facilities at the entrance.

Meeting Rooms and Lounge Facilities

Various conference facilities are available for hire within the main terminal building. Please contact the airport administration office for details on tel: +44 (0) 1950 461000.

A prayer room and separate quiet room are located in the main termainl building. Please contact the airport administration office for details on tel: +44 (0) 1950 461000.

Helicopter and Charter Flights

Helicopter Charter
Bristows Helicopters
+44 (0) 1851 705577

Local Transport Information

Car Parking
Free of charge short term and long term car parking is provided adjacent to the terminal building. Disabled car spaces are designated in these areas. Drivers are advised that vehicles and their contents are left at their own risk. Pick up / drop off areas are marked next to the terminal entrance with disabled spaces directly in front of the terminal building at the main entrance door.

Car Hire
Car and van rental is available at the airport. Booking in advance is advisable.
Star Rent-a-Car +44 (0) 1950 460444 or (0) 1595 692075. Situated at the airport desk next to baggage reclaim.

Taxi Providers
Taxis are available at the airport and in the town. Booking in advance is advisable.

Public Transportation
The regular airport bus to the capital of Lerwick, which is 25 miles north of Sumburgh, takes around 40 minutes. Please contact John Leask & Sons for further information on tel: +44 (0) 1595 693162 or fax: +44 (0) 1595 693171. Flights to other Shetland airports at Unst, Foula, Fair Isle and Out Skerries are available from Tingwall airport near Lerwick.

Sumburgh Airport

Address:
Shetlands, Sumburgh,
United Kingdom, Virkie,
Shetland Isles, ZE3 9JP

Tel: +44 (0)1950 460654
Fax: +44 (0)1950 460218


Airport Data: Operating hours Mon-Fri 7:15-20:30, Sat 9:30-17:15, Sun 9:45-17:15

Airfield Data: 2 Runways, Fire Category 5

WWW: http://www.hial.co.uk/sumburgh-airport.html

Runway 06/24

1804 x 148 feet
550 x 45 meters

Runway 09/27

3871 x 151 feet
1180 x 46 meters

Runway 15/33

4678 x 151 feet
1426 x 46 meters

Navaids

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