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EGFF

Cardiff International Airport · Cardiff

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
220 ft / 67 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 133.10 MHz (Cardiff Tower)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 7,723 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Cardiff International Airport (EGFF), located in Cardiff, 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 220 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Cardiff International Airport
ICAO / IATA
EGFF / CWL
Municipality
Cardiff
Country
Region
GB-WLS — Wales
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
220 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,723 ft / 2,354 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 117° / 297°
RWY 12 (117°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: I-CDF | CRS: 119°
RWY 30 (297°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: I-CW | CRS: 299°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP Cardiff Approach
119.16 MHz
APP Cardiff Radar
125.86 MHz
ATIS ATIS
132.48 MHz
Area Control Cardiff Radar
133.60 MHz
FIRE Cardiff Fire
121.60 MHz
TWR Cardiff Tower
133.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGDX
MOD St Athan
6 km / 3 nm
EGGDILS
Bristol Airport
43 km / 23 nm
EGFH
Swansea Airport
55 km / 30 nm
EGDY
RNAS Yeovilton
65 km / 35 nm
EGDC
Royal Marines Base Chivenor
66 km / 36 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026