Norwich Airport — Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Norwich Airport (Norwich, Norfolk) is NWI — its ICAO code is EGSH.
Distance & flight time from NWI
Norwich Airport
Norwich Airport (NWI) serves Norwich, the county town of Norfolk in eastern England, and has functioned as both a civilian and military site since its origins as RAF Horsham St Faith during the Second World War. Today NWI offers scheduled flights to destinations such as Amsterdam Schiphol for international connections, along with domestic links historically including Edinburgh and the Channel Islands. It also supports general aviation, helicopter training, and is home to the Norfolk and Norwich Aviation Museum nearby. The airport is co-located with a Royal Air Force Air Cadets presence and has links to aircraft manufacturing history in the region. NWI remains a modest but functionally important regional gateway for East Anglia.
Runways at Norwich Airport (NWI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6043 ft (1842 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | Concrete/Asphalt |
Radio frequencies for Norwich Airport (NWI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | Norwich Approach | 119.355 MHz |
| ATIS | Norwich Information | 128.63 MHz |
| DIR | Norwich Director | 128.33 MHz |
| HAN | Norwich Handling | 131.855 MHz |
| RDR | Norwich Radar / LARS | 119.355 MHz |
| TWR | Norwich Tower | 124.255 MHz |
Airports near Norwich Airport (NWI)
- RAF Marham (KNF) — 49.5 km (30.8 mi)
- RAF Honington (BEQ) — 50.6 km (31.4 mi)
- RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) — 57.1 km (35.5 mi)
- RAF Mildenhall (MHZ) — 64.2 km (39.9 mi)
- Cambridge City Airport (CBG) — 91.5 km (56.9 mi)
- RAF Coningsby (QCY) — 107.7 km (66.9 mi)
- London Stansted Airport (STN) — 113.2 km (70.3 mi)
- London Southend Airport (SEN) — 129.3 km (80.3 mi)
NWI is Norwich Airport in Norfolk, UK, offering limited scheduled routes (notably KLM to Amsterdam) rather than major international service; sometimes confused with Norwich, Connecticut, which has no airline service.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Norwich Airport?
The IATA code for Norwich Airport is NWI.
What is the ICAO code for Norwich Airport?
The ICAO code for Norwich Airport is EGSH. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.