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Airports / United Kingdom / CWL
Large airport · CWL
Cardiff International Airport.
Cardiff, United Kingdom · 220 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
1,911 ratings
2
Operators based
220
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Cardiff, United KingdomELEV 220 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
1,911
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
220
Field elevation
feet above sea level
3
Nearest alternate
nm to EGDX
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
3 nm
To the nearest alternate
MOD St Athan (EGDX), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, Cardiff International Airport (EGFF / CWL) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 220 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, CWL is a home base: DragonFly Executive Aviation Charter and Stream Aero Flight operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are MOD St Athan (EGDX, 3 nm), Bristol Airport (BRS, 24 nm), and Swansea Airport (SWS, 30 nm). The field has a single 7,723-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from CWL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Caerdydd and Maes Awyr Caerdydd. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CWL to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Easy parking, fast check in/drop off and security.”
Jason5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff pleasant and helpful throughout.”
Jason5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Cardiff International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
EGFF
IATA
CWL
FAA / Local
EGFF
Elevation
220 ft
Coordinates
51.3967° N · 3.3433° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs United Kingdom fields
state range 5–1,066 ft
At 220 ft, CWL sits higher than 65% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,723 ft
- 12/307,723 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,723 ft
CWL's 7,723 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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 operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 3nmEGDXMOD St AthanSt Athan, Vale of Glamorgan
- 24nmBRSBristol AirportBristol
- 30nmSWSSwansea AirportSwansea
- 35nmYEORNAS YeoviltonYeovil, Somerset
- 36nmEGDCRoyal Marines Base ChivenorChivenor
- 40nmEXTExeter International AirportExeter, Devon
Location
Open the full mapEGFF · Cardiff International Airport · Cardiff, United Kingdom
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CWL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,734 nm | 6h 45m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,892 nm | 7h 8m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,085 nm | 7h 34m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,331 nm | 8h 9m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,526 nm | 8h 36m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,687 nm | 8h 58m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,732 nm | 9h 5m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,861 nm | 9h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CWL?
- Cardiff International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,723 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 CWL?
- Cardiff International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,723 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at CWL?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Cardiff International Airport as a home base, including DragonFly Executive Aviation Charter, Stream Aero Flight. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to CWL?
- The closest alternate is MOD St Athan (EGDX), about 3 nm away, followed by Bristol Airport (BRS) at 24 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CWL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 45m (2,734 nm), New York about 7h 8m (2,892 nm), Washington DC about 7h 34m (3,085 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.