NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport
Newquai · United KingdomICAO EGHQ
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) is an airport serving Newquai, United Kingdom, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 50° 26' 26.2" N, 4° 59' 43.5" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/London (GMT+1).
Destinations
5
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
390/ 119m
Europe/London
GMT+1
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Airport Details
IATA Code
NQY
ICAO Code
EGHQ
City
Newquai
Country
United Kingdom
Elevation
390 ft
Local Time
05:31 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:50.4406°
Longitude:-4.9954°
Popular Routes from NQY
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGW | London, United Kingdom | 216 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 89 kg | View |
| DUS | Duesseldorf, Germany | 517 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 212 kg | View |
| EXT | Exeter, United Kingdom | 72 mi | 0h 38m | short-haul | 30 kg | View |
| ISC | ST MARY\'S, United Kingdom | 68 mi | 0h 38m | short-haul | 28 kg | View |
| MAN | Manchester, United Kingdom | 233 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 95 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at NQY
3 active airlines serving Newquay Cornwall Airport.
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Flybe
BEUnited Kingdom
Germanwings
4UGermany
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Newquay Cornwall Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land's End Airport | LEQ | Land's End | United Kingdom | 61 km |
| St. Mary's Airport | ISC | ST MARY\'S | United Kingdom | 110 km |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Exeter | United Kingdom | 117 km |
| Brest Bretagne Airport | BES | Brest | France | 226 km |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Cardiff | United Kingdom | 158 km |
| Lannion-Côte de Granit Airport | LAI | Lannion | France | 217 km |
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Bristol | United Kingdom | 191 km |
| Anglesey Airport | VLY | Angelsey | United Kingdom | 314 km |
Other Airports in United Kingdom
Aberdeen Dyce Airport
ABZAberdeen
Anglesey Airport
VLYAngelsey
Barra Airport
BRRBarra
Belfast International Airport
BFSBelfast
George Best Belfast City Airport
BHDBelfast
Benbecula Airport
BEBBenbecula
Birmingham International Airport
BHXBirmingham
Blackpool International Airport
BLKBlackpool
Bournemouth Airport
BOHBournemouth
Bristol Airport
BRSBristol
Campbeltown Airport
CALCampbeltown
Cardiff International Airport
CWLCardiff
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 50° 26' 26.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 4° 59' 43.5" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 50.440601
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -4.995410
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/London
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 390 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 119 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Newquay Cornwall Airport?
The IATA code for Newquay Cornwall Airport is NQY, and its ICAO code is EGHQ. The airport is located in Newquai, United Kingdom.
How many destinations can you fly to from NQY?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) in Newquai, United Kingdom.
What airlines fly from NQY?
There are 3 airlines operating from NQY, including British Airways, Flybe, Germanwings.
What timezone is Newquay Cornwall Airport in?
Newquay Cornwall Airport is in the Europe/London timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Newquay Cornwall Airport?
Newquay Cornwall Airport sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level.
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