Cardiff Airport (IATA Name: CWL) is the only airport in Wales providing commercial passenger services. Also, this public airport is traced to Rhoose village, next to the sea in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, nearby to Barry.
Cardiff Airport is served by low-cost, business, scheduled, and charter airlines. And it serves various destinations in South Wales. Among international destinations that the airport serves include Spain, Greece, and other European countries.
History
The history of Cardiff Airport dates back to the year 1951 with the Minister of Civil Aviation, David Rees-Williams, demanding a commercial airport to the developed in Wales. Thereon, an airfield abandoned after Second World War was found suitable to be converted into a Civilian airport. Thus, in the year 1952, Rhoose airport was unveiled by Alan Lennox-Boyd, the Minister of Aviation.
Later, on 1st April 1965, the Glamorgan County Council was handed over the control of the airport by the Ministry of Aviation; thereafter, it came to be known as Glamorgan (Rhoose) Airport. And during the 1980s the airport was renamed to Cardiff-Wales Airport.
Later, in April 1995, the airport company underwent privatization due to the planned local government reorganization in Wales. And the company shares were bought by TBI Plc., a property and development firm.
Then, on 2nd March 2009, Cardiff International Airport was rechristened to Cardiff Airport.
The Welsh Government became the owner of Cardiff International Airport Limited (CIAL) in March 2013 after taking over from TBI Limited at a cost of £52 million. The Welsh Government has established WGC Holdco Limited, which is a holding company, for operating CIAL as a private limited company.
Since then, Cardiff Airport has revamped its infrastructure and introduced new routes. As such, the airport runway was extended and Transatlantic links were built. Because of the runway extension, the airport also manages to house the British Airways maintenance facility therein.
Transport
Railways, roadways, and Buses – you can enter and exit Cardiff Airport via all these modes.
The Rhoose Cardiff International Airport railway station along the Vale of Glamorgan line is 2 miles away from the airport terminal building.
Also, bus services are available by Cardiff Airport Express from Cardiff Central Bus Station.
You can also reach Cardiff Airport via road from Junction 33 of the M4 (Cardiff West) and several other motorways such as A4232, A4050, A4226, A48, and A4226.
Contact Details
Cardiff Airport offers a host of facilities. These include Car Parking, Special Assistance, and restaurants. Among shopping destinations, you can pamper yourself with gifts at the World Duty Free Store and WHSmith and Well Health & Beauty.
In lounges, Cardiff Airport has the 51° Executive Lounge and Business Lounge, where you can enjoy refreshments, Wi-Fi services, and Business facilities, before your flight departure.
For any of your Cardiff Airport inquiries, you can call on the 01446 711111 helplinef
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