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Cornwall Airport Newquay
Cornwall Airport Newquay (EGHQ/NQY) serves Newquay, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 390 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EGHQ
- Name: Cornwall Airport Newquay
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 50.440601
- Longitude: -4.99541
- Elevation: 390 ft
- Country: United Kingdom
- Municipality: Newquay
- IATA Code: NQY
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 2744x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), NDB/DME, SRA
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 134.375 MHz
- Ground: 121.950 MHz
- Operations: 131.800 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 133.400 MHz
- ATIS: 127.400 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: 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: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: GBP 10-100 based on MTOW category
- Parking Fee: GBP 10-50 per 24h based on MTOW
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: GBP
- Remarks: Cornwall Airport Newquay. Former RAF St Mawgan. Spaceport Cornwall co-located. Regional commercial flights.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Air BP. Available during operating hours. Good capacity.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available for GA traffic.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: Yes
- Remarks: UK border. GAR required for international arrivals. Full customs/immigration for scheduled flights. UK Border Force present.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew. Runway 12/30, 2744m (former military). Long runway suitable for wide-body diversions.
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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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at EGHQ?
- The tower frequency at Cornwall Airport Newquay is 134.375 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EGHQ?
- Cornwall Airport Newquay offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
- Does EGHQ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Cornwall Airport Newquay (United Kingdom).