Cardiff International Airport

EGFF / CWL

Cardiff, GB

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:20Z
🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
17kt
260° G27kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGFF 141820Z AUTO 26017G27KT 9999 FEW022/// //////TCU 17/14 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 220ft
FEW 2,200ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,420ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGFF 141701Z 1418/1518 25022G32KT 6000 -RA BKN008 BECMG 1418/1420 9999 NSW FEW012 SCT025 TEMPO 1420/1518 6000 SHRA BKN012 BECMG 1422/1501 26030G42KT PROB30 TEMPO 1422/1517 3000 +SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:38Z BASE
+0h
IFR 250° 22kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 800ft
Light Rain
20:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,200ft
Showers Rain
22:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 260° 30kt
22:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Heavy Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GFF
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
7,723 ft 148 ft ASP 117°
↑ 13.0kt ↔ 10.9kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cardiff International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGFF
IATA Code: CWL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 220 ft MSL

Location

City: Cardiff
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.396702°
Longitude: -3.343330°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 7,723 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Cardiff International Airport

Cardiff International Airport (EGFF/CWL) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Cardiff, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 220 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (12/30) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.