Airport code
CWL — Cardiff International Airport
CWL is the IATA code for Cardiff International Airport, an airport serving Cardiff, United Kingdom. Its ICAO code is EGFF, and it operates in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 51.3967, -3.3433 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 220 ft (67 m).
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About Cardiff International Airport
Cardiff Airport is an international airport in Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, to the south-west of Cardiff, Wales. It is the only airport offering commercial passenger services and cargo services in Wales. The airport is owned by the Welsh Government, operating it at arm's length as a commercial business.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | CWL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | EGFF |
| Airport name | Cardiff International Airport |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Time zone | Europe/London (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 51.3967 |
| Longitude | -3.3433 |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,723 ft (2,354 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Cardiff International Airport?
The IATA code for Cardiff International Airport is CWL.
What is the ICAO code for Cardiff International Airport?
The ICAO code for Cardiff International Airport is EGFF.
Where is CWL airport located?
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
What time zone is CWL in?
Cardiff International Airport operates in the Europe/London time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to CWL?
The nearest airport to Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is Bristol Airport (BRS) in Bristol, about 43 km away.
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