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Best window seat at Eday Airport

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Taking offRIGHT

Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre

LandingRIGHT

Calf of Eday, Sanday island, Eday Sound

🛫 Taking Off from Eday (EOI)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting south on runway 18, the right (west) side gives you views over Eday's coastline toward Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre, with the Orkney Mainland and Kirkwall's skyline emerging ahead in the distance. The left side mostly looks toward open water and the smaller, less distinct silhouettes of Sanday and Stronsay.
Look forRousay, Egilsay, Wyre, Orkney Mainland coastline near Kirkwall

🛬 Landing at Eday (EOI)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 36 means flying north up the length of Eday, and the airstrip sits close to the island's east coast. That puts the right-hand windows facing out over Eday Sound toward Sanday and the Calf of Eday, giving a clear view of the sea and neighboring islands rather than the hillier interior on the left.
Look forCalf of Eday, Sanday island, Eday Sound, North Sea coastline

Eday Airport is a tiny airstrip with no terminal building, serving Loganair's Orkney inter-island flights that connect Eday to Kirkwall and neighboring islands using small Britten-Norman Islander aircraft.

⛰️ Elevation10 ft
🛫 Runways2 (18/36, 07/25)
📍 NearbyKOI 17 miWIC 52 miLSI 70 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Eday Airport (EOI)?

At Eday Airport in Eday: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre, Orkney Mainland coastline near Kirkwall.

What can I see during takeoff from Eday Airport in Eday?

When taking off from Eday Airport (EOI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing south on runway 18, the right (west) side gives you views over Eday's coastline toward Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre, with the Orkney Mainland and Kirkwall's skyline emerging ahead in the distance. The left side mostly looks toward open water and the smaller, less distinct silhouettes of Sanday and Stronsay. Notable sights include: Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre, Orkney Mainland coastline near Kirkwall.

What can I see when landing at Eday Airport in Eday?

When landing at Eday Airport (EOI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 36 means flying north up the length of Eday, and the airstrip sits close to the island's east coast. That puts the right-hand windows facing out over Eday Sound toward Sanday and the Calf of Eday, giving a clear view of the sea and neighboring islands rather than the hillier interior on the left. Notable sights include: Calf of Eday, Sanday island, Eday Sound, North Sea coastline.

What factors affect the best window seat at Eday Airport?

The best window seat at Eday Airport (EOI) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Eday (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.