Air Services - Tingwall Airport - Shetland Islands Council

04/11/2025

Operational Note - Live Exercise Tingwall Airport
Wednesday 5th November 2025

Members of the public are asked to be aware of the likelihood of blue lights and emergency vehicle activity around Tingwall Airport tomorrow evening (Wed 5th) for a planned multi-agency exercise.

28/07/2025

The second PA28 to depart for Bergen last Wednesday morning. They returned the next morning for a top up of fuel before the onwards journey to mainland UK.

28/07/2025

Last Wednesday morning we had two PA28’s call along on their way to Bergen. They popped along on Thursday too for a top up fuel before flying back to the UK Mainland.

26/06/2025

The resurfacing of the runway at Tingwall airport is now complete, with inter-island flights resuming earlier this week ✈️

Work began in early May to resurface the runway, which was largely completed on schedule in around four weeks by our Roads Service, aided by good weather during the period. The work saw over 3,300 tonnes asphalt laid along the 805 metre length of the runway, with over 2,700 tonnes of crushed aggregate material also laid around the runway perimeter.

A change to wetter weather in early June meant some delays to the final lining and marking of the runway, which was recently completed too. During the work, flight operations temporarily moved to Sumburgh Airport – these have now resumed at Tingwall in recent days.

The resurfacing was needed to improve the condition of the runway, which has deteriorated in recent years, needing increasing maintenance. The next phase of work, planned for next year, will see upgrades to the runway lighting and resurfacing of the runway apron. The total cost of works is estimated to be around £1.3M.

We own and operate Tingwall Airport which first opened in 1976 and we are licenced by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Inter-island air services to Foula and Fair Isle are operated by AirTask Group Ltd under contract to Shetland's Regional Transport Partnership, ZetTrans.

Moraig Lyall, Chair of the Council’s Environment and Transport Committee said: “Resurfacing the entire runway has been a major project and I’d like to thank passengers for their patience in recent weeks while this work has taken place. It's great to see this job completed. It is a significant investment in the future of the airport that provides vital flight links for our island communities.”

📸 Tingwall Airport. Credit: SIC


Air Services - Tingwall Airport - Shetland Islands Council
Airtask Group Inter Islands Air Services

03/06/2025

It was hoped to complete lining and marking on the newly-resurfaced Tingwall Airport runway this week. However, continued unsettled weather means this will need to be delayed for another week ☔️💨
A decision has been taken to extend the work period for another week, so this work can hopefully be completed.
📣📣Inter-island flights to Foula and Fair Isle will now continue to operate from Sumburgh until Monday 16th June 📣📣
Tingwall Airport first opened for flights in 1976. This recent work is the first time that the full length of the runway has been resurfaced, so that flight operations can continue for years to come.

✈️ Inter-island flight operations will continue to operate to/from Sumburgh Airport until *Monday 9th June*, so that marking and lining can be completed on the runway at Tingwall Airport.

Since work began earlier this month, the resurfacing of the 805-metre runway has now been substantially completed. It will however take a little longer to complete the runway lining, which requires a window of dry weather for markings on the new asphalt surface, before the airport can reopen to flights.

A decision has been taken to extend the work period for another week, so this work can be completed. Flights to Foula and Fair Isle will continue to operate from Sumburgh during this time.

Tingwall Airport is owned by Shetland Islands Council, with inter-island air services operated by AirTask Group Ltd under contract to Shetland's Regional Transport Partnership, ZetTrans.

📸 Credit: SIC

Airtask Group Inter Islands Air Services
Air Services - Tingwall Airport - Shetland Islands Council
Fair Isle Bird Observatory and Guest House
Sandsting & Aithsting Community Council
Tingwall, Whiteness & Weisdale Community Council

27/05/2025

✈️ Inter-island flight operations will continue to operate to/from Sumburgh Airport until *Monday 9th June*, so that marking and lining can be completed on the runway at Tingwall Airport.

Since work began earlier this month, the resurfacing of the 805-metre runway has now been substantially completed. It will however take a little longer to complete the runway lining, which requires a window of dry weather for markings on the new asphalt surface, before the airport can reopen to flights.

A decision has been taken to extend the work period for another week, so this work can be completed. Flights to Foula and Fair Isle will continue to operate from Sumburgh during this time.

Tingwall Airport is owned by Shetland Islands Council, with inter-island air services operated by AirTask Group Ltd under contract to Shetland's Regional Transport Partnership, ZetTrans.

📸 Credit: SIC

Airtask Group Inter Islands Air Services
Air Services - Tingwall Airport - Shetland Islands Council
Fair Isle Bird Observatory and Guest House
Sandsting & Aithsting Community Council
Tingwall, Whiteness & Weisdale Community Council

02/04/2025

A ☀️shine departure to Fair Isle this morning

15/11/2024

Pudsey had a visit to Fair Isle earlier this week to visit the kids and residents, all in aid of Children In Need.

08/10/2024

A welcome return to Freedom Aviation who visited Tingwall this afternoon with G-VICC and G-SNUZ ✈️

We look forward to seeing you again soon

20/07/2024

Delighted to welcome a new visitor yesterday to Tingwall. Scottish Charity Air Ambulance called along to drop off a patient. 🚁🚑

24/06/2024

G-ELUE departing Tingwall last week 🛩️

24/06/2024

Last week we welcomed back Freedom Aviation with two PA28's. Hope to see you again this summer! 🌞