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Haverfordwest Airport.
Haverfordwest, United Kingdom · 159 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.8/5
Google rating
40 ratings
1
Operators based
159
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 80
United Kingdom airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 40 Google ratings , ranked against 80 rated United Kingdom fields.
36 nm
To the nearest alternate
Swansea Airport (SWS).
Overview
Haverfordwest Airport, listed as EGFE / HAW, is a mid-sized airport in Haverfordwest, United Kingdom. Field elevation is 159 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, HAW is a home base: Fly Wales operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Swansea Airport (SWS, 36 nm), Royal Marines Base Chivenor (EGDC, 54 nm), and MOD St Athan (EGDX, 62 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from HAW are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from HAW to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
EGFE
IATA
HAW
FAA / Local
EGFE
Elevation
159 ft
Coordinates
51.8331° N · 4.9611° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs United Kingdom fields
state range 5–1,066 ft
At 159 ft, HAW sits higher than 56% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,000 ft
- 03/215,000 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/273,412 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
HAW's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 36nmSWSSwansea AirportSwansea
- 54nmEGDCRoyal Marines Base ChivenorChivenor
- 62nmEGDXMOD St AthanSt Athan, Vale of Glamorgan
- 66nmCWLCardiff International AirportCardiff
- 81nmWATWaterford AirportWaterford
- 84nmNQYCornwall Airport NewquayNewquay
Location
Open the full mapEGFE · Haverfordwest Airport · Haverfordwest, United Kingdom
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HAW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,669 nm | 6h 36m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,827 nm | 6h 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,020 nm | 7h 25m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,265 nm | 8h 0m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,460 nm | 8h 27m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,623 nm | 8h 50m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,670 nm | 8h 56m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,818 nm | 9h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HAW?
- Haverfordwest Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HAW?
- Haverfordwest Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at HAW?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Haverfordwest Airport as a home base, including Fly Wales. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to HAW?
- The closest alternate is Swansea Airport (SWS), about 36 nm away, followed by Royal Marines Base Chivenor (EGDC) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HAW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 36m (2,669 nm), New York about 6h 58m (2,827 nm), Washington DC about 7h 25m (3,020 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.