Welshpool (Mid Wales) Airport (EGCW)

Prior permissionPPR is required here. A filed flight plan does not count as permission to use the airfield, so ask the airport first.

Airfield Status

Welshpool (Mid Wales) Airport is a small airfield in Mid Wales (Powys) for turboprops and air taxis. The longest runway is 04/22 – 1,020 m × 18 m asphalt (lit; displaced thresholds). Customs is by arrangement, so ask for it when you ask for permission. Landing needs prior permission (PPR).

Runway: 04/22 – 1,020 m × 18 m asphalt (lit; displaced thresholds)
Customs & immigration: By arrangement / prior notice
Business jets: No – 1,020 m × 18 m narrow runway, VFR only, licensed only by arrangement
Opening hours: Air/Ground radio 09:00–17:00 local or sunset + 30 min, whichever is earlier, and by arrangement; open Mon–Sun for aircraft not requiring a licensed aerodrome; licensed by arrangement; may close in inclement weather
Prior permission (PPR): Required
Telephone: 01938 555560

Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 29 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source

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Arrival Protocol

Mid-Wales Airport, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8SG. The nearest major city is Welshpool; Shrewsbury is the nearest large town.

The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.

Ground Movement: journey times to the airport

By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.

From	Drive	Distance
Chester	1 hr 10 min	43 mi · 70 km
Wolverhampton	1 hr 20 min	54 mi · 87 km
Birmingham city	1 hr 35 min	69 mi · 111 km

Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Handling & FBO

Mid Wales Airport Ltd (operator)

These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft.

See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.

Operational Notes

The Fuel Stop Café on site; viewing area; limited hangarage; Jet A-1 and Avgas.

Online PPR; VFR traffic only; helicopter operator and Wales Air Ambulance based. Runway is only 18 m wide – operator acceptance and licensing arrangement confirmed for each King Air-class flight. SatNav SY21 8RS.