Swansea Airport (EGFH)
Medium airport · Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Swansea Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGFH |
| IATA | SWS |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°36'5" W 4°4'16" 51.60137, -4.07101 |
| Location | Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,429 ft (1350 m) | 151 ft | CON | Yes |
| 10/28 | 2,812 ft (857 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Swansea Airport at a glance
Swansea Airport is a medium airport in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as SWS. The field elevation of 299 ft (91 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGFH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 4,429 ft (1350 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGFH shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Swansea Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MOD St Athan | EGSY | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Cardiff International Airport | EGFF | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | EGDC | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Haverfordwest Airport | EGFE | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Bristol Airport | EGGD | 97 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Swansea Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 299 ft field elevation of Swansea Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Swansea Airport
What is the ICAO code of Swansea Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Swansea Airport is EGFH, and its IATA code is SWS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Swansea Airport above sea level?
Swansea Airport sits at an elevation of 299 feet (91 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Swansea Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.6014, -4.0710 — in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is MOD St Athan, about 49 km away.
Does EGFH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGFH appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Swansea Airport?
Swansea Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,429 ft (1350 m) with a CON surface.