Cardiff International Airport (CWL): Codes, Runways & Location
Cardiff International Airport (IATA: CWL · ICAO: EGFF) is a large airport serving Cardiff, United Kingdom. It lies at 51.3967° N, 3.3433° W, 220 ft (67 m) above sea level.
Overview of Cardiff International Airport
Cardiff International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Cardiff in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code CWL and the ICAO code EGFF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Cardiff International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2354 m (7723 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 220 ft (67 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being MOD St Athan about 6 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,354 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Cardiff International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cardiff International Airport
Where is Cardiff International Airport located?
Cardiff International Airport is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.3967° N, 3.3433° W.
What is the airport code for Cardiff International Airport?
Cardiff International Airport has an IATA code of CWL and an ICAO code of EGFF.
How long is the runway at Cardiff International Airport?
Cardiff International Airport's longest runway is about 2354 m (7723 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Cardiff International Airport have?
Cardiff International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Cardiff International Airport a major airport?
Cardiff International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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