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Cardiff Airport InformationBack to Airport Information Indexget a quote for airport parking get a quote for airport hotels Cardiff International AirportHistory :In the early 1940s, the Air Ministry requisitioned land in the rural Vale of Glamorgan to set up a wartime satellite aerodrome and training base for RAF Spitfire pilots. The airfield officially began life on 7 April 1942 when it was taken over by No 53 Operational Training Unit. The first commercial service started in 1952 with Aer Lingus to Dublin and soon after, flights to France, Belfast and Cork. Glamorgan Country Council took control of the airport in 1965 and in 1971 the first transatlantic flight took place from Cardiff. Development took place on the Terminal Buildin, Control Tower and the main runway doubled in length, enabling the airport to accommodate larger aircraft. During the early 1980's charter traffic to the Mediterranean increase and passenger levels soar to 250,000. Soon the runway was extended 750ft and was attracting even more business in 1986. In 1992, HRR Princess Alexandra unveiled a commemorative plaque to celebrate 50 years of flying form Cardiff at the Golden Jubilee Anniversary. Major expansion projects began in 1993 including re-development of the landside forecourt area, expansion and modernisation of the International Departures Lounge, modification of the roadway access to the Terminal, and construction of a new security access point. For the first time in its history, the airport achieved the 1 million passenger mark. Cardiff International Airport's is ranked as one of the UK's most successful regional airports. Passengers :1.9 million passengers a year. Airlines :
Getting there :Train - A rail link connects the terminal to Cardiff Central via a free shuttle bus to and from Rhoose Cardiff International Station. Trains run in each direction every hour to Cardiff Central Station and Bridgend, with onward connections to other destinations on the United Kingdom rail network. Bus - Cardiff Bus service X91 operates between Cardiff (Central Station) and Cardiff International Airport hourly on Monday to Saturday daytime and every two hours during the daytime on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. Additionally, EST Transport operates an hourly evening Monday to Saturday service 95 on behalf of Vale of Glamorgan Council between Cardiff (Central Station) and Cardiff International Airport via Barry and Dinas Powys. X91 Fares between Cardiff (Central Station) and Cardiff International Airport. Car - Cardiff international Airport is situated in Rhoose, 12 miles west of Cardiff City Centre and 10 miles from Junction 33 on the M4. Exit at Junction 33 and follow the A4232. Take the first exit off the A4232 at Culverhouse Cross and follow signs to the airport along the A4050 and A4226. Facilities :Executive lounge, cash machines, currency exchange, childrens play area, shopping, bars and restaurants. |
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