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Small airport

Welshpool Airport

ICAO EGCW🇬🇧 Welshpool, Powys
Coordinates
52.6286°N, 3.1533°W
Elevation
233 ft (71 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-WLS
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:48
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
20:04
Civil dusk
20:40

About 13h 40m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Welshpool Airport

Welshpool Airport is located 2 NM south of Welshpool, Powys, Wales.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 22▸ displaced3,346 ft / 1,020 m59 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRDO128.000 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
9am – 5pm throughout the 1940’s Weekend
Fuel
Avgas 100LLJet A1
Fuel prices
100LL £1.89/litre — as of Jul 2026, source
Services
CaféAviation Medicals

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PEPZE CTA 10Class ACTAFL155FL195
PEPZE CTA 9Class ACTAFL145FL195
WELSHPOOLClass GATZGND2235 ft MSL
NSGA WALESSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
MONTFORD BRIDGE13.3 nm058°On request
ELLESMERE LAKE19.3 nm030°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle876 ft
Obstacle1,299 ft
Obstacle1,283 ft
Obstacle1,463 ft
Obstacle1,129 ft
Obstacle627 ft
Obstacle630 ft
Obstacle1,266 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Welshpool Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Welshpool Airport?

The ICAO code for Welshpool Airport is EGCW.

Where is Welshpool Airport located?

Welshpool Airport is small airport located in Welshpool, Powys, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 233 ft (71 m).

How many runways does Welshpool Airport have?

Welshpool Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,346 ft / 1,020 m.

What time zone is Welshpool Airport in?

Welshpool Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Welshpool Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Welshpool Airport is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Welshpool Airport?

The nearest airport to Welshpool Airport is Breidden Airfield (GB-0334), about 4.9 nm to the nne, followed by Forest Farm Airstrip and Sandford Hall Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Welshpool Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.