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Cardiff (EGFF/CWL) — Cardiff, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 133.1
- Runways
- 12/30
- Elevation
- 220 ft
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Data Complete
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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
· Oct 26
11 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 6 on the ground · busiest hour 00:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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
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: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- 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
- APIS 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.
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.
Active NOTAMs
A3766/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
PPR IS MANDATORY DUE TO AN EXPECTED INCREASE IN TFC. CTC YOUR
HANDLING AGENT OR FIXED BASE OPERATOR TO CONFIRM HANDLING AND SLOTS,
WHILST PLACING ANY COMMERCIAL REQUESTS TO AIRPORT COORDINATOR LTD
2026-12-07 00:00 UTC
2026-12-14 23:59 UTC
A3852/26
info
LASER DISPLAY WI 1NM RADIUS OF 512733N 0030939W (PENARTH). FOR
INFO 07517 443514. AR-2026-8377/01.
2026-12-30 15:30 UTC
2026-12-30 21:00 UTC
A3743/26
info
LASER DISPLAY WI 4NM RADIUS OF 512743N 0032651W (COWBRIDGE).
FOR INFO 07517 443514. AR-2026-7743/01.
2026-11-29 16:00 UTC
2026-11-29 22:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently 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?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for 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.
- 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.