Cornwall Airport Newquay

EGHQ / NQY

Newquay, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 22:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
22:50Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
20kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
1,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGHQ 032250Z AUTO 20020KT 9999 BKN011/// BKN043/// 14/12 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 390ft
BKN 1,100ft AGL
BKN 4,300ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,490ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,690ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGHQ 032258Z 0400/0409 20018G30KT 9999 SCT015 BKN040 PROB40 TEMPO 0400/0402 8000 -RA BKN014 TEMPO 0402/0409 6000 -RADZ RA BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0402/0409 4000 RADZ +RA BKN005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 18kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000ft
00:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,400ft
Light Rain
02:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,200ft
Light RADZ, Rain
02:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 500ft
RADZ, Heavy 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: 12
9,003 ft 148 ft ASP 121°
↑ 3.5kt ↔ 19.7kt
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.