Airport code

CWL Airport Code, Cardiff International Airport

CWL is the IATA airport code for Cardiff International Airport, the main international gateway for Cardiff, United Kingdom. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, EGFF.

City
Cardiff
Continent
Europe
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
51.3967, -3.34333
Elevation
220 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What airport is CWL?

CWL is the IATA airport code for Cardiff International Airport, in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The same airport has the ICAO code EGFF.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 445 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code EGFF begins with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe.

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) at a glance
IATA airport codeCWL
ICAO airport codeEGFF
AirportCardiff International Airport
CityCardiff
CountryUnited Kingdom
Main airlinesWX, VY, TO
Runways1

Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.

Where is CWL airport located?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is in Cardiff, United Kingdom, at coordinates 51.3967, -3.34333.

It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 51.40° N, 3.34° W. It is close to sea level at 220 ft (67 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at CWL

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 7,723 ft (2.35 km), designated 12/30.

Which airlines fly to CWL?

The open route dataset lists WX (CityJet), VY (Formosa Airlines), TO (Transavia France), BE (Flybe) as operating carriers on nonstop routes touching Cardiff International Airport.

Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Cardiff International Airport?

The IATA code for Cardiff International Airport in Cardiff is CWL. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Cardiff?

The 3-letter IATA code for Cardiff International Airport in Cardiff is CWL.

What is the ICAO code for Cardiff International Airport?

The ICAO code for Cardiff International Airport is EGFF. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code CWL.

What is the difference between CWL and EGFF?

CWL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. EGFF is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Cardiff International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

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Popular routes from CWL

Distance and typical flight time from Cardiff International Airport to other airports it connects with:

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