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Wales's regional airport serving the Swansea Bay area.
Opened
1943
Location
Swansea, United Kingdom
Swansea Airport, designated ICAO code EGFH and IATA code SWS, is a small regional airport located in Fairwood Common, approximately five miles west of Swansea city centre in South Wales, United Kingdom. It sits on the Gower Peninsula and serves primarily general aviation and charter operations.
The airport has a single paved runway and modest infrastructure suited to light aircraft and small commercial operations. Scheduled commercial airline services have been intermittent over the years, and the airport has at various times operated flights to destinations within the UK and Ireland.
In recent years the airport has faced uncertainty regarding its future, with limited regular passenger services and ongoing discussions about its development and sustainability. It continues to support pilot training, private aviation, and occasional charter flights.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger facilities suited to its low traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by car or taxi, with no direct rail link, and limited public bus services connecting to Swansea city centre.
Airlines here
No major scheduled airline has maintained a consistent hub or base at Swansea in recent years; operations have been limited to charter and general aviation.
Notable facts
- ›The airport was originally established as an RAF station during World War II.
- ›It is located on Fairwood Common on the Gower Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- ›The runway designation is 04/22 with a length of approximately 1,866 metres.
- ›The airport has periodically offered flights to Cardiff, Dublin, and various UK destinations over its history.
- ›Swansea Airport has faced recurring questions about its long-term viability due to low passenger numbers.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
