Airport Codes

IATA Code Finder & ICAO Code Lookup

Recommend：

LAX

ORD

PVG

SIN

AMS

Total 1 airports of KOI

KOI Kirkwall Airport
Kirkwall Airport (IATA: KOI, ICAO:EGPA) is located in the the city of Kirkwall, United kingdom.

Show details

IATA Code

KOI

ICAO Code

EGPA

Name

Kirkwall Airport

Type

Country / Region

United kingdom (GB)

City

Kirkwall

Latitude

58.9578018

Longitude

-2.9050000

Time Zone

UTC±00:00

Phone Number

Est. Unit Price

Get Free Quotes

Click to display the map

Airport Overview

Kirkwall Airport（KOI，ICAO: EGPA）is a regional airport serving Kirkwall and the Orkney Islands in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is located on Mainland Orkney rather than at a major UK cargo gateway, so our platform treats it primarily as a regional collection, delivery and feeder point instead of a standalone international freight hub. Its logistics value lies in connecting island-origin or island-destination shipments with larger mainland airports, seaports and customs-cleared distribution networks. For time-critical, controlled-temperature or regulated cargo, our service team confirms the complete airport-to-airport routing, handling acceptance and onward surface movement before booking.

Airport	Kirkwall Airport
Codes	KOI / EGPA
Location	Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom
Coordinates	58.9578018, -2.9050000
Time zone	UTC±00:00
Logistics classification	Regional island airport; routing and cargo acceptance require case-by-case confirmation

Key Highlights

Regional rather than hub operationOur platform normally plans Kirkwall Airport as the island air interface, with mainland gateway transfer often forming part of the international route.

Limited cargo specializationDedicated freighter, bonded warehouse, cold-chain and dangerous-goods capabilities must not be assumed; our team verifies each shipment profile in advance.

Weather and island dependencyWind, visibility, seasonal conditions, aircraft payload limits and operational disruption can affect uplift and onward delivery.

Feeder timing is criticalLate arrival at a mainland gateway or missed regional connection may create a longer delay than the air sector itself.

Best suited to planned regional freightPre-advised, correctly packed and clearly documented consignments are easier for our service team to coordinate than urgent unplanned cargo.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Kirkwall Airport is a passenger-oriented regional airport, and the availability of cargo handling resources can vary by operator, aircraft type, shipment category and operating period. Our platform therefore separates confirmed services from assumptions and obtains handling approval before issuing final instructions.

General cargo: Standard freight may be considered subject to carrier acceptance, aircraft loading limits, packaging and local handling arrangements.
Unitization and handling: Small regional aircraft may have restricted door dimensions, hold volume or weight capability; pallet, oversized and unusually dense cargo require pre-clearance.
Temperature-controlled cargo: Do not assume dedicated cold rooms or uninterrupted airport-side temperature control. Our team checks available handover windows and plans validated packaging where appropriate.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the operating carrier, route, aircraft and trained handling arrangements. Dangerous goods must be declared before booking and cannot be tendered as ordinary freight.
Customs and bonded handling: The presence of an airport does not by itself confirm an on-site customs warehouse, bonded storage or import-clearance desk. Our team identifies the actual clearance point in the routing.
Road collection and delivery: Island collection, ferry connections and local delivery capacity should be reserved separately, with contact details and delivery constraints supplied in advance.

Facility descriptions are operational guidance, not confirmation of a permanent service. Our service team verifies the handling agent, acceptance window, storage option and customs process for every shipment.

Routes & Transit Times

Mainland connection: International cargo is generally planned through a suitable mainland UK gateway or another approved regional connection, followed by a domestic feeder or surface leg to Orkney, subject to carrier availability.
Export flow: Our platform normally coordinates origin pickup, export clearance, trunk-air connection, regional uplift and final island delivery as one controlled sequence rather than treating Kirkwall Airport as an isolated international gateway.
Import flow: Depending on the routing, customs clearance may take place at the mainland gateway or another authorized point before the shipment continues to Kirkwall and the consignee.
Time planning: Transit is affected by connection availability, weekend and holiday schedules, aircraft payload, weather, ferry or road links, screening, customs intervention and local delivery capacity. We provide a confirmed plan only after operational acceptance.

Our platform does not promise fixed flight frequency or transit time for Kirkwall Airport. The booking confirmation, carrier schedule and handling agent's cut-off instruction take precedence.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Our service team considers Kirkwall Airport primarily in relation to Mainland Orkney and the wider Orkney Islands. The local market is geographically dispersed, and the practical delivery point may be an island community reached by an additional road, ferry or local distribution leg.

Island business supplyPlanned shipments of industrial consumables, spare parts, tools, maintenance items and business supplies may benefit from an air connection when surface alternatives are too slow.

Marine and remote-site supportUrgent replacement components and technical materials require accurate dimensions, weight declarations and a confirmed consignee capable of receiving the shipment.

Food and island-origin productsPerishable or chilled goods require verified packaging, temperature limits, acceptance conditions and a realistic delivery appointment; airport-side cold storage must not be presumed.

Personal effects and e-commerceAddress accuracy, recipient availability, customs data and final-mile constraints are especially important for residential and multi-island deliveries.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and tendering: Regional departures can have earlier practical acceptance deadlines than a large cargo hub. Our team confirms the carrier cut-off, screening requirement, document deadline and physical tender location before dispatch.
Accurate shipment data: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee details, commodity description, quantity, dimensions and gross weight must match the physical cargo.
Regulated cargo: Lithium batteries, dangerous goods, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, valuables and oversized pieces require advance screening. We arrange the applicable declaration and acceptance review; cargo must not be presented on the basis of a generic booking.
Customs and inspection: Customs status, export or import requirements and any inspection hold can alter the connection plan. Our platform coordinates with the appointed customs broker and will not treat airport arrival as customs release.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, packaging type, battery information and required delivery address before requesting a firm option.
For urgent freight, request two plans: an air-feeder plan via Kirkwall Airport and a mainland airport or surface alternative. This allows a rapid change if the regional sector is disrupted.
Use robust, stackable packaging with visible handling marks and a complete piece count. For temperature-sensitive goods, specify the acceptable temperature range and maximum exposure time rather than stating only “冷藏” or “perishable.”
Reserve local collection or delivery in advance and provide a named contact, access restrictions, opening hours and any ferry or island-transfer dependency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kirkwall Airport handle international export cargo directly?

It may be used as part of an international logistics chain, but direct international cargo acceptance, customs arrangements and available connections depend on the carrier and the actual routing. Our platform confirms whether clearance occurs locally, at a mainland gateway or through another approved point.

Does Kirkwall Airport have a dedicated cold-chain warehouse?

Our team does not assume a permanent dedicated cold-chain facility. For pharmaceuticals, seafood or other temperature-sensitive cargo, we verify storage, handover timing, packaging requirements and delivery continuity before booking.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped through Kirkwall Airport?

Potentially, but acceptance is shipment- and carrier-specific. The UN number, proper shipping name, battery test or exemption information, packing instruction, quantity and labels must be reviewed before tendering. Never send such cargo as undeclared general freight.

Why can the total transit time be longer than the flight time?

The movement may include mainland consolidation, security screening, customs processing, a regional connection, weather-related disruption and island delivery. Our platform plans the complete door-to-door chain rather than quoting only the air sector.

What should the consignee prepare for local delivery?

The consignee should provide an accurate address, reachable telephone number, receiving hours, unloading instructions and any island-transfer constraints. Our service team uses these details to coordinate the final handling and avoid an unnecessary storage or re-delivery event.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country and time-zone fields in this module are based on the supplied airport dataset. Airport-management and operational context should be checked against the current airport operator information at hial.co.uk. UK aviation regulatory and aerodrome information can be cross-checked through caa.co.uk. Customs and border requirements should be verified through the UK Government portal at gov.uk.

The route, facility, acceptance and transit statements above are operational guidance and deliberately avoid unverified claims about cargo throughput, warehouse size, flight frequency, fixed cut-off times, handling certifications or guaranteed transit. Our platform revalidates those variable items with the carrier, handling agent, customs broker and delivery provider before shipment execution.