What is the tower frequency at EGFF?

The tower frequency at Cardiff is 133.1 MHz.

Does EGFF require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Cardiff (United Kingdom).

Where is EGFF located?

Cardiff (EGFF) is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

What is the IATA code for EGFF?

The IATA code for Cardiff is CWL.

How long is the runway at EGFF?

The main runway at Cardiff (12/30) measures 7723 X 148.

Does EGFF have an ILS approach?

Yes, Cardiff has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.

Is EGFF a port of entry?

Yes, Cardiff is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Cardiff (EGFF/CWL) — Cardiff, United Kingdom

Cardiff (EGFF/CWL) serves Cardiff, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 220 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

30 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 13 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-07-06

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EGFF
Name: Cardiff
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 51.396702
Longitude: -3.34333
Elevation: 220 ft
Country: United Kingdom
Municipality: Cardiff
IATA Code: CWL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/London
Distance from City: 14.8 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 7723 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NULL
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 133.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 119.150 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 132.475 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.cwlfly.com/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: £8.50-£12.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge £85
Parking Fee: £0.50-£1.20 per tonne MTOW per hour; first 2 hours may be free
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: GBP
Remarks: Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft. VAT at 20% applicable on all fees.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: 24-hour availability. Multiple suppliers. Volume discounts available for uplift over 5,000 liters.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: Yes
Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. No formal curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

EGGD

ICAO: EGGD
Name: Bristol
Distance (NM): 23.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGTE

ICAO: EGTE
Name: Exeter
Distance (NM): 39.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGHH

ICAO: EGHH
Name: Bournemouth
Distance (NM): 67.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGHI

ICAO: EGHI
Name: Southampton
Distance (NM): 79.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGBB

ICAO: EGBB
Name: Birmingham
Distance (NM): 86.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA.

Airport Services

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

A2680/26 warning

ILS restriction

ILS RWY 12/30 SUBJECT TO INTERUPTION DUE TO FLIGHT CLBR. DME REMAINS IN SER AND WILL MATCH RADIATING ILS. INST TRG NOT AVBL / NO CIRCUITS.

2026-07-27 08:00:00 2026-07-27 15:00:00

A2743/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY ON AD

2026-07-17 14:30:00 2026-08-14 23:59:00

A2334/26 caution

DME out of service

VOR/DME BCN/BRECON 117.45MHZ CH121Y DME PART U/S

2026-09-10 08:30:00 2026-09-10 11:30:00

+3 more active NOTAMs

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Nearby Airports

EGSY St. Athan Airport 3 NM EGGD Bristol 23 NM EGFH Swansea Airport 30 NM EGTU Dunkeswell Airport 32 NM EGDY RNAS Yeovilton 35 NM EGDC Royal Marines Base Chivenor Airport 36 NM EGHU Eaglescott Airfield 37 NM EGHG Yeovil/Westland Aerodrome 38 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at EGFF?: The tower frequency at Cardiff is 133.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at EGFF?: Cardiff offers Jet A-1.
Does EGFF require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Cardiff (United Kingdom).
Where is EGFF located?: Cardiff (EGFF) is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGFF?: The IATA code for Cardiff is CWL.
How long is the runway at EGFF?: The main runway at Cardiff (12/30) measures 7723 X 148.
Does EGFF have an ILS approach?: Yes, Cardiff has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
Is EGFF a port of entry?: Yes, Cardiff is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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