Islands · Scottish Islands
North Ronaldsay Airport
North Ronaldsay Airport in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
North Ronaldsay Airport is a place of interest in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
North Ronaldsay is the northernmost island in Orkney, known for its unique history and culture. Visitors can explore its distinctive seaweed-eating sheep, the impressive drystone dyke, and the local Bird Observatory, which plays a key role in bird migration documentation. The island offers a tranquil experience with beautiful landscapes and opportunities for cycling and walking.
From the Wikipedia article
North Ronaldsay Airport (IATA: NRL, ICAO: EGEN) is located on North Ronaldsay island, 28 NM (52 km; 32 mi) northeast by north of Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland. North Ronaldsay Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P538) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Orkney Islands Council). The aerodrome is not licensed for night use.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 59.3675, -2.4344
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Phone
- 01857 633 200
- Official site
- www.orkney.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1334435 (CC0)
- wikipedia: North Ronaldsay Airport (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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War Memorial, North Ronaldsay
War Memorial, North Ronaldsay — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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New Church, North Ronaldsay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Ronaldsay Airport?
- North Ronaldsay Airport is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2BE).
- What is North Ronaldsay Airport?
- North Ronaldsay Airport in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Ronaldsay Airport?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2BE.
- Who owns North Ronaldsay Airport?
- North Ronaldsay Airport is owned by | operator = {{nowrap|Orkney Islands Council}}.
- Is North Ronaldsay Airport free to visit?
- Yes, North Ronaldsay Airport is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Ronaldsay Airport?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2BE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.