Swansea Airport

EGFH / SWS

Swansea, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:20Z

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Weather Source: Cardiff International Airport (EGFF)
Distance: 30nm / 55km from EGFH

Current Weather

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02:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
10 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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Raw METAR

METAR EGFF 040220Z AUTO 08010KT 9999 NCD 08/07 Q1026

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGFF 032259Z 0400/0424 06010KT 9999 SCT025 PROB30 TEMPO 0406/0410 8000 BKN009 PROB30 TEMPO 0410/0412 BKN014 BECMG 0415/0418 13007KT PROB40 0421/0424 8000
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 900 ft
10:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+8h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,400 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GFH
04
22
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 4,429 ft 151 ft CON 36°
7.2 kt 6.9 kt
44° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
2,812 ft 151 ft ASP 97°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Swansea Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGFH
IATA Code: SWS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 299 ft MSL

Location

City: Swansea
Country: GB
Latitude: 51.601366°
Longitude: -4.071006°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,429 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 2,812 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Swansea Airport

Overview

Swansea Airport serves the southwestern coastal region of Wales, located near the city of Swansea. The airport operates as a medium-sized facility with two runways, providing essential aviation infrastructure for the local and regional transportation needs of the Glamorgan area.

Flying Conditions

As an airport situated at 299 feet above mean sea level, Swansea experiences maritime weather typical of the Welsh coast, with potential for rapid visibility and wind changes. The airport's coastal location suggests potential for variable wind conditions that could impact runway selection and approach strategies.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: runway 04/22 with a substantial length of 4,429 feet constructed of concrete, and runway 10/28 with a shorter 2,812-foot asphalted surface. The dual runway configuration provides operational flexibility, allowing pilots to select the most appropriate runway based on current wind and weather conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation suggests potential crosswind scenarios, particularly with the 04/22 and 10/28 alignments. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variability and be prepared to adjust approach and landing techniques accordingly, utilizing the longer concrete runway (04/22) when possible for enhanced operational margins.

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.