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EGCW

Welshpool Airport · Welshpool, Powys

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
233 ft / 71 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 128.00 MHz (RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 3,346 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Welshpool Airport (EGCW), located in Welshpool, Powys, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 233 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Welshpool Airport
ICAO / IATA
EGCW / —
Municipality
Welshpool, Powys
Country
Region
GB-WLS — Wales
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
233 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,346 ft / 1,020 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 36° / 216°
RWY 04 (36°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (216°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G RDO
128.00 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGOS
RAF Shawbury
38 km / 20 nm
EGWC
RAF Cosford
57 km / 31 nm
EGNR
Hawarden Airport
62 km / 34 nm
EGGPILS
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
81 km / 44 nm
EGBBILS
Birmingham Airport
97 km / 52 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026