Aerodrome
EGHQ - NEWQUAY
Location, elevation, runway distances, helicopter landing areas, radio frequencies, and map facts for a quick aerodrome check. Use this as a starting point, then confirm official data and brief weather, NOTAMs, services, local procedures, and runway wind before flight.
Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGHQ
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 3.5 NM NE Newquay.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 390 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -0.20° (2027) annual change 0.18°
- Coordinates
- 50.44077, -4.99538
Operating hours
Mon-Sat 0645-2130 (0545-2030); Sun 0700-2130 (0600-2030). All other times by arrangement.
Operational notes
PPR before departure for all non-scheduled movements. For non-scheduled movements between 1700-0900 (1600-0800) PPR to be obtained before 1500 (1400). Handling Agents: Fly NQY (GA): Tel: 01637-861744. Weston Aviation (Executive and GA full handling, including military training requests): Tel: 01637-860551 Fax: 01637-860788. No aircraft air-start available. Aircraft classed as higher than Code C parking on ECHO Apron are to shut down on the ECHO taxilane and be towed to parking position under ground crew guidance. Aircraft parking stands 18-19 are to follow marshaller guidance. Aircraft parking Alpha Apron stands 20-24 are to follow marshaller guidance. All engine starts and aircraft manoeuvring on Alpha Apron require ground crew guidance. Light aircraft are to be allocated parking by ATC. Marshaller guidance on the General Aviation Parking Area may not be available. Stop bars at A2, A3, B2, C2, D4, E2, G1 and H1. Also vehicle crossing V(North) and V(South). Runway guard lights at A1, A4, B1, C1, D4, E1, G1 and H1. WDI (LGTD) - 502623.94N 0045946.34W; 502611.95N 0045914.45W; 502641.48N 0050032.84W. Floodlighting Alpha, Echo and Hotel Aprons. GA Apron floodlighting by prior arrangement.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
- All telephone calls to ATC will be recorded.
Contact
Operator: CORNWALL AIRPORT LTD
Phone: 01637-861301
Address: Newquay Cornwall Airport St Mawgan, Newquay Cornwall TR8 4RQ
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2,744 m | 45 m | Concrete | 2,264 mTORA 1,964 m | 2,637 mASDA 1,940 m |
| 30 | 2,744 m | 45 m | Concrete | 1,717 mTORA 726 m | 2,444 mASDA 693 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| NEWQUAY APPROACH | 133.405 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Sat 0645-2130 (0545-2030); Sun 0700-2130 (0600-2030). All other times by arrangement. • DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. | |||
| Radar | |||
| Radar | |||
| NEWQUAY RADAR | 127.930 MHz | LIMITED • Only when directed by ATC or by prior arrangement. • DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT. | |
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| NEWQUAY TOWER | 134.380 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Sat 0645-2130 (0545-2030); Sun 0700-2130 (0600-2030). All other times by arrangement. • DOC 40 NM/10,000 FT. | |
| NEWQUAY GROUND | 121.955 MHz | LIMITED • Only when directed by ATC or by prior arrangement. | |
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| NEWQUAY INFORMATION | 127.405 MHz | LIMITED • As directed by ATC and by arrangement. • DOC 60 NM/24,500 FT. | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| NEWQUAY EMERGENCY | 121.500 MHz | LIMITED On request (O/R) Not continuously monitored. Emergency frequency. | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| NEWQUAY FIRE | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS channel. | |
Services
Briefing office
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD via Handling Agent or self briefing by Internet site.
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: 24 hours (H24). 24 hours notice required for non-scheduled movements.
De-icing
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD on request.
Notes: Available via Airport Operations.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD.
Notes: Limited
Other service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD.
Notes: ARO
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD via Handling Agent or self briefing by Internet site.
San
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD.
Secur
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD.
Notes: AVTUR Jet A-1 / F35 100,000 LTS. AVGAS 100LL 20,000 LTS.
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EGHQ Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGHQ 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024
Runway wind
Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt
Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.
Nearby NOTAM
Aerodrome lighting maintenance
PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.
Wise Assistant
Briefing snapshot
EGHQ looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.