Cornwall Airport Newquay (EGHQ)
Medium airport · Newquay, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Cornwall Airport Newquay |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGHQ |
| IATA | NQY |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°26'26" W 4°59'43" 50.44060, -4.99541 |
| Location | Newquay, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,003 ft (2744 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cornwall Airport Newquay at a glance
Cornwall Airport Newquay is a medium airport in Newquay, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as NQY. The field elevation of 390 ft (119 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGHQ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 9,003 ft (2744 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGHQ 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 Cornwall Airport Newquay
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RNAS Culdrose | EGDR | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | EGDC | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Exeter International Airport | EGTE | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Swansea Airport | EGFH | 144 km (78 NM) |
| MOD St Athan | EGSY | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cornwall Airport Newquay
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 390 ft field elevation of Cornwall Airport Newquay 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 Cornwall Airport Newquay
What is the ICAO code of Cornwall Airport Newquay?
The ICAO identifier of Cornwall Airport Newquay is EGHQ, and its IATA code is NQY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cornwall Airport Newquay above sea level?
Cornwall Airport Newquay sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cornwall Airport Newquay located?
The airport lies at 50.4406, -4.9954 — in Newquay, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RNAS Culdrose, about 44 km away.
Does EGHQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGHQ 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 Cornwall Airport Newquay?
Cornwall Airport Newquay has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,003 ft (2744 m) with a ASP surface.