5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“From the moment you arrive, you're greeted by a calm, welcoming atmosphere that perfectly reflects the charm of Cornwall.”
Tiwalola AJAYI5★ on Google
Airports / United Kingdom / NQY
Medium airport · NQY
Cornwall Airport Newquay.
Newquay, United Kingdom · 390 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
793 ratings
0
Operators based
390
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Newquay, United KingdomELEV 390 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
793
Google reviews
ratings on Google
390
Field elevation
feet above sea level
24
Nearest alternate
nm to EGDR
Field standing
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
RNAS Culdrose (EGDR).
Overview
Cornwall Airport Newquay (EGHQ / NQY) sits in Newquay, United Kingdom, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 390 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list NQY as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are RNAS Culdrose (EGDR, 24 nm), Royal Marines Base Chivenor (EGDC, 50 nm), and Exeter International Airport (EXT, 63 nm). The field has a single 9,003-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from NQY are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as St Mawgan and EGDG. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from NQY to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The facilities are well maintained, with comfortable waiting areas, convenient cafés, and everything needed for a pleasant airport experience.”
Tiwalola AJAYI5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“A Warm Welcome to Cornwall Cornwall Airport Newquay is a fantastic airport that makes travelling simple, comfortable, and stress-free.”
Tiwalola AJAYI5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EGHQ
IATA
NQY
FAA / Local
EGHQ
Elevation
390 ft
Coordinates
50.4406° N · 4.9954° 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
Yes
Elevation vs United Kingdom fields
state range 5–1,066 ft
At 390 ft, NQY sits higher than 90% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,003 ft
- 12/309,003 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,003 ft
NQY's 9,003 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 24nmEGDRRNAS CuldroseHelston
- 50nmEGDCRoyal Marines Base ChivenorChivenor
- 63nmEXTExeter International AirportExeter, Devon
- 78nmSWSSwansea AirportSwansea
- 83nmEGDXMOD St AthanSt Athan, Vale of Glamorgan
- 84nmHAWHaverfordwest AirportHaverfordwest
Location
Open the full mapEGHQ · Cornwall Airport Newquay · Newquay, United Kingdom
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NQY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,690 nm | 6h 39m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,848 nm | 7h 1m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,042 nm | 7h 28m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,300 nm | 8h 4m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,486 nm | 8h 30m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,632 nm | 8h 51m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,677 nm | 8h 57m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,897 nm | 9h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NQY?
- Cornwall Airport Newquay's longest paved runway is 9,003 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 NQY?
- Cornwall Airport Newquay has one runway; the longest measures 9,003 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NQY?
- The closest alternate is RNAS Culdrose (EGDR), about 24 nm away, followed by Royal Marines Base Chivenor (EGDC) at 50 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NQY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 39m (2,690 nm), New York about 7h 1m (2,848 nm), Washington DC about 7h 28m (3,042 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.