Airport code
NQY — Newquay Cornwall Airport
NQY is the IATA code for Newquay Cornwall Airport, an airport serving Newquay, United Kingdom. Its ICAO code is EGHQ, and it operates in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 50.4406, -4.9954 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 390 ft (119 m).
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About Newquay Cornwall Airport
Cornwall Airport Newquay is the main commercial airport for Cornwall, England, 4+1⁄2 miles northeast of the town of Newquay on Cornwall's north coast. Its runway was operated by RAF St Mawgan before 2008, and is now owned by Cornwall Council and operated by Cornwall Airport Limited.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | NQY |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | EGHQ |
| Airport name | Newquay Cornwall Airport |
| City | Newquay |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Time zone | Europe/London (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 50.4406 |
| Longitude | -4.9954 |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,003 ft (2,744 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Newquay Cornwall Airport?
The IATA code for Newquay Cornwall Airport is NQY.
What is the ICAO code for Newquay Cornwall Airport?
The ICAO code for Newquay Cornwall Airport is EGHQ.
Where is NQY airport located?
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) is located in Newquay, United Kingdom.
What time zone is NQY in?
Newquay Cornwall Airport operates in the Europe/London time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to NQY?
The nearest airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) is Penzance Heliport (PZE) in Penzance, Cornwall, about 51 km away.
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