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Medium airport

Swansea Airport

IATA SWSICAO EGFH🇬🇧 Swansea
Coordinates
51.6014°N, 4.0710°W
Elevation
299 ft (91 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-WLS
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:33
Sunrise
05:18
Sunset
21:28
Civil dusk
22:13

About 16h 10m 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 Swansea Airport

Swansea Airport

Swansea Airport is located in the middle of Fairwood Common on the Gower Peninsula 6 miles (9.7 km) to the west of Swansea, Wales.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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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.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 22▸ displaced4,429 ft / 1,350 m151 ftConLightedOpen
10 / 28▸ displaced2,812 ft / 857 m151 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRDO119.700 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SWANSEAClass GATZGND2298 ft MSL
SWANSEASpecial useActivity areaGNDFL150

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle351 ft33 ft
Obstacle791 ft
Obstacle26 ft
Obstacle810 ft
SA1 Turbine13 ft
Obstacle856 ft
Obstacle863 ft
Obstacle315 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Swansea Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Swansea Airport?

The ICAO code for Swansea Airport is EGFH, and its IATA code is SWS.

Where is Swansea Airport located?

Swansea Airport is medium airport located in Swansea, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 299 ft (91 m).

How many runways does Swansea Airport have?

Swansea Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,429 ft / 1,350 m.

What time zone is Swansea Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Swansea Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Swansea Airport is approximately 0.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Swansea Airport?

The nearest airport to Swansea Airport is Pembrey West Wales Airport (EGFP), about 11.2 nm to the nw, followed by Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip and Old Park Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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