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Revision as of 18:48, 1 September 2008
Continent: Europe | Country: United Kingdom | Region: England |
Hawarden Airport | |
Location | Hawarden, England |
IATA code | CEG |
ICAO code | EGNR |
Airport type | Public |
Website | http://www.chesterairport.co.uk/ |
Overview map | Google Maps |
Communications | |
Tower | 124.950 |
Ground | |
Clearance | |
Approach | 123.350 |
ATIS |
Hawarden Airport, often known as Chester Airport, is a small airport in Hawarden in north east Wales. It is situated 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) west southwest of the city of Chester, which lies across the border in England. The airport is owned and operated by BAE Systems. A long term tenancy agreement has been signed with Airbus UK, giving rights as the sole operator of the site. At the airport there is a large Airbus factory which produces aircraft wings and also a Raytheon aircraft factory.
The aircraft factory located on the airfield is known as the Broughton factory, named after the nearest village.
Official Spotting Locations
Other Spotting Locations
Locations to Avoid
Airbus don't like people scaling the perimeter fence or people trying to get a looking at their factory. Anybody who's not a Airbus employee hanging around outside the factory or looking through the fences will be approached and told to leave.
Regular Traffic
- Airbus UK - Beluga Super Transporter
- Private Flights
Facilities and Transportation
External Links
Site simply intended to provide some sort of chronological record of movements at Hawarden Airport, along with a residents listing, spotting information, and any other relevant details: