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Swansea Airport was the second busiest airport in Wales after Cardiff. It is located on the Gower Peninsula in Fairwood Common. It has three runways, of which only two are in use. There longest is 1.3km in length and can only handle small aircraft. There is another even smaller which is 857m long and is for very light aircraft. Enjoy your trip to Wales in your Car Hire Swansea vehicle.

There have been no scheduled flights from the airport since 2006. It is used for flying schools and private charter aircraft very infrequently. The main movement of aircraft is the Wales Air Ambulance helicopter and the South Glamorgan Air Police helicopters. Car Hire Swansea will be your passport to this seaside city.

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Terminals at Swansea Airport

There is one terminal building at the airport which is used to house the offices of the flying schools and for classrooms of the pupils. The area is known for being an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and therefore large aircraft are not wanted due to the environmental affects.

Getting to Swansea Airport

Swansea Airport is located on the Gower Peninsula in the south west of Wales. It is fed by the M4 motorway which comes from London and the M25. The airport sits on the A4118. The same road carries on to the west towards Three Cliffs, Penmaen and Nicholston.

If you are heading to the airport from the south at Mumbles you need to be on the B4436 and head up towards Copley and Bishopston before heading east on the A4118.

If you are heading from Cockett to the east, you need the A4067 before heading west on the A4118 road. Car Hire Swansea will simplify your holiday.

Parking in Swansea Airport

There are around 50 parking spaces for free located at the airport in Swansea. They are generally reserved for the flying school instructors and the pupils. There are however open to the general public if they are wanting to watch the aircraft take off and land from behind the fence.

Facilities at Swansea Airport

There are no facilities at the airport which you would expect from a larger airport as it is shut down. There is the occasional private flight. There is a helicopter landing site which is used for the Air Ambulance and police helicopters.

There is a small snack bar which sells microwave meals and small cakes. There are two vending machines, one selling confectionery and the other selling soft drinks.

There are male and female bathrooms which are accessible for wheelchair users. There is a car park located near to the entrance which is for flying school instructors and its pupils.

What's Close to Swansea Airport?

Visit the major attractions in you Car Hire Swansea vehicle. Swansea is located on the Gower Peninsula, a beautiful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The city is quite a highly populated area which is home to 250,000 people.

There is Swansea Castle which dates from the 13th century and although it is mostly remains it is still worth a visit.

Oystermouth Castle in Mumbles is a 12th century building which was owned by William de Londres of Ogmore. It is in excellent condition despite its age and has spectacular views over the bay.

The Glyn Vivian Art Galley on Alexandra Road is an Edwardian building and has local painters' artwork.

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