Cardiff International Airport (CWL) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Cardiff International Airport is the airport for Cardiff, United Kingdom, and carries the codes CWL (IATA) and EGFF (ICAO). The airport lies at an elevation of 220 ft (67 m) and runs on Europe/London time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Use the arrivals and departures pages to check today's flights at Cardiff International Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic near Cardiff International Airport (CWL) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Every tracked flight due to land at Cardiff International Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | EGFF |
|---|---|
| IATA | CWL |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3967, -3.3433 |
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Cardiff International Airport
Cardiff International Airport is located at 51.3967, -3.3433, at an elevation of 220 ft (67 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. Local time at the airport follows Europe/London. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Cardiff International Airport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 1.5 aircraft movements per day at Cardiff International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 16:00-18:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belfast (BHD) | 1 | Emerald Airlines (UK) |
| 2 | Amsterdam (AMS) | 1 | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines |
| 3 | Faro (FAO) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 4 | Málaga (AGP) | 1 | TUI Airways |
| 5 | Dalaman (DLM) | 1 | TUI Airways |
| 6 | Hurghada (HRG) | 1 | TUI Airways |
| 7 | Palma De Mallorca (PMI) | 1 | TUI Airways |
Origins we tracked to Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Málaga (AGP) | 3 | Ryanair, Vueling Airlines |
| 2 | Amsterdam (AMS) | 2 | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines |
| 3 | Alicante (ALC) | 2 | Ryanair |
| 4 | Belfast (BHD) | 1 | Emerald Airlines (UK) |
| 5 | Tenerife (TFS) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 6 | Dalaman (DLM) | 1 | TUI Airways |
| 7 | Toronto (YYZ) | 1 | WestJet |
We observed 6 different airlines on tracked CWL movements.
Facts last refreshed: 24 August 2026 · The data comes from our own tracking network.
Getting to Cardiff International Airport
The airport is roughly 15 km (9 mi) from the centre of Cardiff, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Cardiff International Airport flight status
How do I check Cardiff International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Cardiff International Airport (CWL) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Cardiff International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Cardiff International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Cardiff International Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Cardiff International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Cardiff International Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes CWL and EGFF mean?
Both identify the same airport. CWL is the IATA code for Cardiff International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; EGFF is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Cardiff International Airport in?
Cardiff International Airport runs on Europe/London time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.