Eday Airport is a small island airfield in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, serving scheduled inter‑island flights. It has a single small terminal/arrival shelter rather than a full airport building and caters to short regional hops.
Terminal Guide for Eday Airport #
The airfield has a very small passenger facility where check-in and baggage handling are minimal; the layout is compact and focused on short regional flights. There are no airline lounges or extensive passenger services.
Getting to and From Eday Airport #
The airfield is a short drive from local settlements; onward travel is by taxi, private car or prearranged pickup. There is no rail or metro service - walking may be possible for very short distances but not for luggage. Ferry connections to larger islands are available elsewhere in Orkney for onward travel.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Eday Airport #
Facilities are minimal: basic shelter, seating and restrooms, with limited or no food and retail on site. Wi‑Fi and charging points are typically not available. Accessibility is basic - notify the carrier in advance for assistance.
Tips for Eday Airport #
- Flights to small Scottish island airports often use short‑takeoff aircraft - check luggage size/weight limits and hand luggage rules.
- Ground transport at Orkney island airfields is limited; prebook a taxi or arrange hotel pickup if arriving late.
- Small airfields may have very limited terminal services - bring water and snacks for short waits.
Weather & Climate near Eday Airport #
Eday Airport's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1072 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 112 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 7° | -1° | 87 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 99 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 4° - 9° | 2° | 66 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 50 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 10° | 54 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.2h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 14° | 12° | 60 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.5h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 13° | 73 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 13° | 11° | 102 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 11° | 6° | 120 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 129 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 8° | 1° | 120 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
