Airport code
LWK — Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
LWK is the IATA code for Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, an airport serving Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. Its ICAO code is EGET, and it operates in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 60.1922, -1.2436 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 43 ft (13 m).
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About Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
Tingwall Airport, also known as Lerwick/Tingwall Airport, is located in the Tingwall valley, near the village of Gott, 5 miles (7 km) northwest of Lerwick in Mainland, Shetland, Scotland. Although it is the nearest airport to Lerwick, it is not Shetland's main airport, which is Sumburgh at the south end of the main island. However, Tingwall is Shetland's inter-island flight hub.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LWK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | EGET |
| Airport name | Lerwick / Tingwall Airport |
| City | Lerwick, Shetland Islands |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Time zone | Europe/London (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 60.1922 |
| Longitude | -1.2436 |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,787 ft (1,764 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Lerwick / Tingwall Airport?
The IATA code for Lerwick / Tingwall Airport is LWK.
What is the ICAO code for Lerwick / Tingwall Airport?
The ICAO code for Lerwick / Tingwall Airport is EGET.
Where is LWK airport located?
Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) is located in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom.
What time zone is LWK in?
Lerwick / Tingwall Airport operates in the Europe/London time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to LWK?
The nearest airport to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) is Sumburgh Airport (LSI) in Lerwick, Shetland, about 35 km away.
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