Cardiff International Airport
Overview
Cardiff International Airport is a large airport serving the Cardiff region, at a field elevation of 220 ft (67 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 06:13Z
- Sunset 17:53Z
- 11h 40m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
METAR EGFF 010350Z AUTO 26006KT 9999 NCD 13/11 Q1017
TAF EGFF 302255Z 0100/0124 VRB03KT 9999 FEW020 TEMPO 0100/0108 5000 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 0100/0108 2000 +SHRA TSGS BKN014CB BECMG 0108/0111 26012KT PROB30 TEMPO 0108/0115 7000 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 0115/0120 8000 -SHRA BECMG 0116/0119 20008KT
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 12 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 4 kt from the right
- Tailwind — 5 kt tailwind on 12 — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 7,723 ft available × 148 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — -91 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0100/0108 5000 SHRA · PROB30
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
no reported ceiling and 6 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 12.
- TEMPOTemporarily 00:00Z–08:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 12 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Visibility 1.24 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather SHRA
TEMPO 0100/0108 2000 +SHRA TSGS BKN014CB - TEMPOTemporarily 00:00Z–08:00ZMarginal
Would leave Visual minima marginal on RWY 12 — carry alternate fuel.
- Visibility 3.11 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather SHRA
TEMPO 0100/0108 5000 SHRA - TEMPOTemporarily 08:00Z–15:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 12.
- Visibility 4.35 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather SHRA
TEMPO 0108/0115 7000 SHRA - TEMPOTemporarily 15:00Z–20:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 12.
- Visibility 4.97 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather SHRA
TEMPO 0115/0120 8000 -SHRA
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- MOD St Athan (EGDX)3 nm W · St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan · 163 ft elevNo METAR
- Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip (GB-0928)14 nm NE · Bassaleg, Newport · 315 ft elevNo METAR
- Brookside Farm Private Airstrip (GB-0857)15 nm SSW · Wootton CourtenayNo METAR
- Batch End Farm Airstrip (GB-0886)16 nm ESENo METAR
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,723 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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