Hawarden Airport (EGNR)
Medium airport · Broughton, Wales, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Hawarden Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGNR |
| IATA | CEG |
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°10'41" W 2°58'40" 53.17810, -2.97778 |
| Location | Broughton, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,867 ft (2093 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hawarden Airport at a glance
Hawarden Airport is a medium airport in Broughton, Wales, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as CEG. The field elevation of 45 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGNR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 6,867 ft (2093 m) of asp 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 EGNR 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 Hawarden Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | EGGP | 19 km (10 NM) |
| RAF Shawbury | EGOS | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Manchester Airport | EGCC | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Warton Aerodrome | EGNO | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Blackpool Airport | EGNH | 66 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hawarden Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 45 ft field elevation of Hawarden 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 Hawarden Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hawarden Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hawarden Airport is EGNR, and its IATA code is CEG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hawarden Airport above sea level?
Hawarden Airport sits at an elevation of 45 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hawarden Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.1781, -2.9778 — in Broughton, Wales, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, about 19 km away.
Does EGNR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGNR 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 Hawarden Airport?
Hawarden Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,867 ft (2093 m) with a ASP surface.