WIC · medium airport
Wick John O'Groats Airport
Wick, United Kingdom

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WICmedium airport
Wick John O'Groats Airport
Wick, United Kingdom
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Routes out
2
Destinations
EGPC
ICAO
126 ft
Elevation
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Scotland's far north gateway serving Caithness and beyond.
Opened
1933
Location
Wick, United Kingdom
Wick John O'Groats Airport (IATA: WIC, ICAO: EGPC) is a regional airport located near Wick in Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. It serves as a vital transport link for the remote communities of the northern Highlands, providing scheduled connections to major Scottish hubs.
The airport is operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), which manages a network of regional airports across northern Scotland and the islands. Loganair operates scheduled services from Wick, connecting the town to Edinburgh and other destinations.
Despite its small size, the airport plays an important role in supporting the local economy, the oil and gas industry, and emergency services including air ambulance operations. Its proximity to John O'Groats, one of the UK's most northerly points, lends the airport part of its name.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling all passenger and cargo operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 2 miles from Wick town centre, accessible primarily by taxi or private car.
Airlines here
Loganair is the primary airline operating at Wick, providing scheduled services to Edinburgh.
Notable facts
- ›Operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL).
- ›Close proximity to John O'Groats, one of the most northerly points on mainland Great Britain.
- ›Supports air ambulance and emergency medical flights for remote Highland communities.
- ›The airport has a relatively short runway suitable for turboprop and small aircraft operations.
- ›It serves the Caithness region, which has historical ties to the oil and gas industry.
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Routes
WIC → EDIBE · D38
WIC → ABZT3 · J41
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Latest news
BBC· 1/7/2026
US planes at Wick airport during operation to seize tanker
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Business Airport International· 1/16/2026
Air Charter Scotland commences Wick to Aberdeen service
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John O'Groat Journal· 8/25/2026
Wick provost’s message over Glasgow air link is ‘use it or we might lose it’
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Northern Times· 1/7/2026
Wick John O’Groats Airport used as part of US military operations against Russian-flagged vessel linked to Venezuela
Read at Northern Times
The Herald· 8/7/2026
New Wick to Glasgow flights announced as year-round regional air route begins
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The National Scot· 3/16/2026
Scottish Government to subsidise Wick flights after UK airline goes bust
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