Swansea Airport, which provides services for training flights apart from passenger flights, is mainly used by helicopter flights and private jet charter services. The aerodrome is also used by corporate aircraft, including police, military and naval helicopters.
Consisting of a single terminal building and a control tower integrated into this building, the port has 2 runways. Within the airport, there are opportunities such as flight training, parachuting and nature trips.
Swansea private jet charter prices
Although Swansea air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from London → Swansea are as follows.
| Light Jet | 7.000 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 12.000 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 18.000 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
The history of Swansea Airport, which could not make the expected breakthrough
Swansea Airport was built for the maintenance of aircraft and the protection of the region during the World War II. After the development of the airport took about a year, it became operational as RAF Fairwood Common on June 15, 1941. The aerodrome became a sector station in October 1941 and took charge of the air defense of South and West Wales, including shipping on the Bristol and St. George Canals.
The aerodrome served a variety of military roles during World War II, with the addition of an Armaments Exercise Camp in October 1943. The airport was expanded in July 1945 and then entered into maintenance in October 1946. In the spring of 1949, private flights began with the establishment of the Swansea Flying Club at the renamed Fairwood Common Airfield in July 1949.
The airport hosted a number of air races and motorbike races, but it was not until 1957 that Swansea Corporation’s Cambrian Airways was allowed to operate the airport commercially. The renamed Swansea Airport was officially opened on June 1, 1957, with Cambrian Airways’ inaugural flight from Jersey.
Then, over the next 12 years, various airlines operated at the airport to varying degrees. Scheduled regular flights ceased in 1969. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, only ad hoc and summer charter flights continued to be operated mostly by Dan Air/Skyways.
In the 90s, the airport started to become idle and a limited number of helicopter training was given within its structure. In April 2000, Swansea entrepreneur Martin Morgan purchased the airport through his company, Jaxx Landing Ltd. Ambitious plans were put in place to rehabilitate the then dilapidated facilities. With the takeover of the airport by Jaxx Landing, activity at the airport began to increase. In March 2001, the Wales Air Ambulance service based on an MBB Bö 105 helicopter was established at the airport. In August 2001, the gliders of 636 VGS were transported to Aberporth. In March 2016, 636 VGS was disbanded and the Welsh Air Ambulance helicopter moved to a new base in Dafen, Llanelli at the end of May 2016.
Between October 2001 and October 2004, the airport Air Walles invested, but since the expected efficiency did not occur in the last period, Air Walles decided to withdraw from Swansea Airport. After this incident, scheduled flights from the airport have been suspended since October 29, 2004.
Today, the airport is used for private jet flights and training flights. The Welsh Assembly Government wants to allocate resources for airport developments and go to design, but no important step can be taken as the local opposition finds the expense to be allocated to these developments too high.
Places to visit in Swansea
Swansea, a port city on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, is a city that stands out with its natural structure and historical past. The most important tourist spots in the city can be counted as the St. David Center, BT Tower, Alexandra House and the National Beach Museum.
Mumbles, which stands out with its historical architecture and natural beauties, is one of the most important settlements of the city. Swansea Market, which stands out with its glass and iron works, and The Dylan Thomas Center, where the life of Dylan Thomas, an important name among the 20th century poets, is exhibited, Three Cliffs, where the magnificent natural beauties of the Gower Peninsula come to the fore. Bay and Rhossili Bay and the Swansea Grand Theater (Swansea Grand Theatre), where different events are held almost every day, are among the must-see spots in the city.
Transportation from Swansea Airport to the city center
The only public transport that can be used to reach the city center at Swansea Airport is buses. Buses No. 117 and 118 depart every 30 minutes between 09:00 and 17:00 when the airport is open.
It is possible to reach the city center by taxis located outside the airport, but the probability of finding a taxi is very low as there is no congestion at the port. Passengers who want to reach the city center with their private vehicle can reach the city center with a 20-minute journey via the B4436 and Mumbles Rd/A4067.
