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Cornwall Airport Newquay (EGHQ/NQY) — Newquay, United Kingdom

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1, 100LL
Tower: 134.375
Runways: 12/30
Community check: 11 days ago
Elevation: 390 ft

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Checked by the community — 1 field confirmation, last one 11 days ago.

81% Data Complete 42 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Oct 27

4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 09:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-27

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: 2026-10-17

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EGHQ
Name: Cornwall Airport Newquay
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
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: Europe/London
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: ILS 12 110.5, ILS 30 110.5
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), NDB/DME, SRA
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 134.375 MHz
Ground: 121.950 MHz
Operations: 131.800 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 133.400 MHz
ATIS: 127.400 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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
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
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: Yes
Remarks: UK border. GAR required for international arrivals. Full customs/immigration for scheduled flights. UK Border Force present.

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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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers EGHQ. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently 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?: 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 EGHQ located?: Cornwall Airport Newquay (EGHQ) is located in Newquay, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGHQ?: The IATA code for Cornwall Airport Newquay is NQY.
How long is the runway at EGHQ?: The main runway at Cornwall Airport Newquay (12/30) measures 2744x45m.
Does EGHQ have an ILS approach?: Yes, Cornwall Airport Newquay has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
Is EGHQ a port of entry?: Yes, Cornwall Airport Newquay is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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