Cornwall Airport Newquay

EGHQ / NQY

Newquay, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:20Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
17kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGHQ 030220Z AUTO 22017KT 9999 BKN012/// BKN038/// 13/12 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 390ft
BKN 1,200ft AGL
BKN 3,800ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,590ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,190ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGHQ 022306Z 0300/0309 22014KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 0300/0309 23020G32KT BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0300/0309 5000 RA SHRA BKN009
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 14kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GHQ
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
9,003 ft 148 ft ASP 121°
↑ 3.0kt ↔ 16.7kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cornwall Airport Newquay - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGHQ
IATA Code: NQY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 390 ft MSL

Location

City: Newquay
Country: GB
Latitude: 50.440601°
Longitude: -4.995410°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 9,003 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Cornwall Airport Newquay

Cornwall Airport Newquay (EGHQ/NQY) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Newquay, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 390 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.