Haverfordwest Airport (IATA Code: HAW) is situated on the north side of Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire County, which comes in the South-West part of Wales, in the United Kingdom. Haverfordwest Airport is also known as Withybrush Airport.
The airport obtained a license from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the year 1974 for operating scheduled flights and flight training sessions. Also, the distinctive pyramid-shaped runway structure of the airport is one of its highlights.
Haverfordwest Airport conducts flying lessons, where you can realize your dream of flying an airplane. Flying over Haverfordwest Airport provides an opportunity to explore the spectacular locales of the countryside when you are on holiday or a family outing.
The operational hours of Haverfordwest Airport are 0915 hours to 1630 hours Monday to Friday.
History
Haverfordshire Airport served as a Royal Air Force (RAF) station, RAF Haverfordwest, at the time of World War II. RAF Haverfordwest was operational through the years 1943 to 1945.
Thereafter, in the 1950s, the Pembrokeshire County Council purchased the site; since then, the airport has been handling civil operations. Moreover, over the years, the Pembrokeshire County Council has taken various steps for the overall development of the airport to make it well-equipped for business and general aviation services.
Transport
Haverfordwest Airport is accessible for car travelers from the main A40 motorway, which provides connections to Steynton, Fishguard, and the neighboring Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Haverfordwest railway station is situated in close proximity to the airport. You can avail taxi services to travel between the airport and the train station within 10 minutes.
Contact Details and Facilities
At Haverfordwest Airport, a host of facilities are provided.
The airport has provisions for hangarage for overnight parking.
More so, the Propellers Café at the airport serves hot and cold refreshments, along with popular breakfast dishes, all seven days of the week from 0830 hours to 1600 hours Monday to Saturday and 0900 hours to 1600 hours on Sunday.
You can reach the Haverfordwest Airport General Information Desk at (+44) 01437 765283 from Monday to Friday from 0830 hours to 1630 hours.