Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY): Codes, Runways & Location
Cornwall Airport Newquay (IATA: NQY · ICAO: EGHQ) is a medium-sized airport serving Newquay, United Kingdom. It lies at 50.4406° N, 4.9954° W, 390 ft (119 m) above sea level.
Overview of Cornwall Airport Newquay
Cornwall Airport Newquay is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Newquay in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code NQY and the ICAO code EGHQ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Cornwall Airport Newquay has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2744 m (9003 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 390 ft (119 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RNAS Culdrose about 44 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 ≈ 2,744 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornwall Airport Newquay
Where is Cornwall Airport Newquay located?
Cornwall Airport Newquay is located in Newquay, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 50.4406° N, 4.9954° W.
What is the airport code for Cornwall Airport Newquay?
Cornwall Airport Newquay has an IATA code of NQY and an ICAO code of EGHQ.
How long is the runway at Cornwall Airport Newquay?
Cornwall Airport Newquay's longest runway is about 2744 m (9003 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Cornwall Airport Newquay have?
Cornwall Airport Newquay has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Cornwall Airport Newquay a major airport?
Cornwall Airport Newquay is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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