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Notice of work to replace fencing at Sumburgh Airport - July & August 2025
Work is currently underway to replace the fencing around the perimeter of the airfield at Sumburgh Airport.
The new fencing will provide greater security to the airfield and will ensure that operations at the airfield maintain full compliance with security requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
The project will see the current fence replaced and will work with the road barrier, will ensure that the airfield is compliant with CAA security regulations to protect airport operations.
The work is due to be completed by the end of August 2025 and there will be no impact on flight schedules during this time.
Security Information for Passengers
Make sure that you have checked the latest information relating to liquids and electronic devices before you travel as what you can bring through security may be different at each airport you travel through. Restrictions continue to apply at our airports and liquids are limited to 100ml containers contained in a clear plastic bag and you will need to remove them from your cabin bag for security screening. Electronic devices may also need to be removed for screening too.
View the latest information here: Security Search FAQs: What to expect at Sumburgh Airport – Safety and security at our airport - Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
Adverse Weather
Please see our airport Facebook page for updates or check with your airline.
Sumburgh Airport is the main airport serving Shetland, providing a vital link to the community and visitors alike.
Located on the southern tip of the mainland, in the parish of Dunrossness, passengers are treated to stunning views of the area as they come into land.
Sumburgh has many well-known attributes but is probably most famous for its puffin community, which all roost on Sumburgh Head, near the airport.
The airport connects with Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Kirkwall Airports. In the summer there is an additional Saturday service to Bergen, Norway, running from end of May until late August.
More Tourist Information
Find out more about the Islands of Opportunity by visiting shetland.org or VisitScotland.com and start planning your trip.