Cardiff Airport (CWL) is one of the busiest airports in Wales. It serves nearly 2 million passengers every year from its location in the village of Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan.
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) commenced operations in 2013 and has since undergone several renovations to improve its terminal, runways, and other facilities. It was also a hub for a number of flying clubs as well.
General Information about Cardiff International Airport
The following table is an overview of CWL Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Cardiff International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Welsh Government |
| Operator | Cardiff International Airport Ltd |
| Built In (Year) | 1954 |
| Serves | Cardiff |
| Hub for | TUI Airways, MyTravel Airways, Bmibaby, |
| Cardiff Airport Code | CWL |
| Cardiff Airport Terminals | 1 |
| Cardiff International Airport Runway | 1 |
| Cardiff International Airport Coordinates | 51°23′48″N 003°20′36″W |
| Cardiff Airport Address | Rhoose, Barry CF62 3BD, United Kingdom |
| Official Website | https://cardiff-airport.com/ |
| Official Phone Number | 44 1446 711111 |
| Elevation | 220 ft / 67 m |
Cardiff Airport Code
Cardiff Airport code is CWL. It is located at a height of 67 meters above sea level in the heart of Wales.
| IATA CODE | CWL |
| ICAO CODE | EGFF |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 493 |
| COUNTRY CODE | GBR |
| ZIP CODE | CF62 3BD |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | CWL |
Cardiff Airport Map
The Cardiff Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Cardiff International Airport Runways (CWL)
Cardiff Airport (CWL) is serviced by a single runway:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 12-30 | 7,848 ft | 151 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
This runway handles 31,880 aircraft movements annually.
Cardiff Airport Terminal CWL
Cardiff Airport features a single terminal that is equipped with all necessary facilities. It has got a lounge, restaurants, and offices of airlines.
Nearest Airports to Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
Some of the closest airports to CWL Airport are:
- Bristol Airport – 48 miles
- Gloucestershire Airport – 68 miles
- Exeter International Airport – 107 miles
- Birmingham Airport – 113 miles
- Southampton Airport – 135 miles
- London Heathrow Airport – 137 miles
Airline Operating from Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
The following airlines operate from Cardiff Airport:
- Aer Lingus Regional
- BH Air
- Eastern Airways
- KLM
- Loganair
- Ryanair
- TUI Airways
- Vueling
- Wizz Air
