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Tingwall Airport closed after fire engine fault

Chris Cope
The aerial approach to Tingwall Airport from the south. Photo: Peter Scott
Tingwall airport. Photo: SIC

TINGWALL Airport has been closed today (Monday) due to a technical fault with its fire appliance.

A spokesperson for Shetland Islands Council said: “Investigations are underway to find the cause to restore fire cover to the airport as soon as possible.”

The airport runs flights, operated by Airtask, to Foula and Fair Isle.

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