Airport code

CWL Airport Code, Cardiff International Airport

CWL is the IATA code for Cardiff International Airport, the main international gateway for Cardiff, United Kingdom. Airlines and booking systems use CWL, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code EGFF. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 51.40° N, 3.34° W.

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

What is the Cardiff airport code?

The airport code for Cardiff International Airport is CWL. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code EGFF, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

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.

Where is CWL?

Cardiff International Airport serves Cardiff, United Kingdom. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Cardiff?

The IATA airport code for Cardiff International Airport in Cardiff is CWL. Its ICAO code is EGFF.

What is the 3-letter code for Cardiff?

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

What airport is CWL?

CWL is Cardiff International Airport, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

What country is CWL in?

CWL (Cardiff International Airport) is in United Kingdom.

Where is CWL airport located?

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

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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