Swansea Airport (SWS): Codes, Runways & Location
Swansea Airport (IATA: SWS · ICAO: EGFH) is a medium-sized airport serving Swansea, United Kingdom. It lies at 51.6014° N, 4.0710° W, 299 ft (91 m) above sea level.
Overview of Swansea Airport
Swansea Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Swansea in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code SWS and the ICAO code EGFH. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Swansea Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1350 m (4429 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 299 ft (91 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 49 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 ≈ 1,350 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Swansea Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Swansea Airport
Where is Swansea Airport located?
Swansea Airport is located in Swansea, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.6014° N, 4.0710° W.
What is the airport code for Swansea Airport?
Swansea Airport has an IATA code of SWS and an ICAO code of EGFH.
How long is the runway at Swansea Airport?
Swansea Airport's longest runway is about 1350 m (4429 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Swansea Airport have?
Swansea Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is Swansea Airport a major airport?
Swansea Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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