Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Sumburgh Airport Memorial
Sumburgh Airport Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sumburgh Airport Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Sumburgh Airport Memorial is located in the Scottish Islands. It commemorates those who lost their lives in aviation incidents associated with Sumburgh Airport. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the risks faced in air travel.
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- Coordinates
- 59.8787, -1.2827
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE3 9JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/13404474889 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sumburgh Airport Memorial?
- Sumburgh Airport Memorial is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE3 9JP).
- What is Sumburgh Airport Memorial?
- Sumburgh Airport Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sumburgh Airport Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE3 9JP.
- Is Sumburgh Airport Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sumburgh Airport Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sumburgh Airport Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE3 9JP. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.