Cornwall Airport Newquay

EGHQ / NQY

Newquay, GB

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:50Z
☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
23kt
230°
2.5 km
Visibility
400ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGHQ 141350Z 23023KT 2500 +SHRA BR BKN004 18/17 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 390ft
BKN 400ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
790ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGHQ 141055Z 1412/1421 17016KT 9999 FEW025 BECMG 1412/1415 23022G32KT TEMPO 1412/1417 6000 RA BKN009 PROB30 TEMPO 1412/1416 3000 +RA BKN004 PROB40 TEMPO 1417/1421 6000 SHRA BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 16kt
Visibility: 10+ km
17:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,400ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
↑ 7.9kt ↔ 21.6kt
70° 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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Operations

Airport operational data

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

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.