🚗 Newquay Airport West Car Park – The Complete Newquay Airport Parking Guide
Newquay Airport West – secure 24/7 parking, free shuttle, EV ready, steps from terminal.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Airport Car Park (Cornwall Council / APCOA partnership)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (barrier-controlled; ticket/shuttle validation required)
🌟 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (user-rated on airport website)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Standard Rates:
Up to 1 h: £2.50
1–2 h: £4.50
2–4 h: £7.50
4–24 h: £12.00
Long-Stay Packages:
2 days: £18.00
3 days: £24.00
5 days: £35.00
Weekly (7 days): £45.00
Payment Methods: On-site machines (coins, contactless card, Apple/Google Pay), Pay-by-App (APCOA Connect)
Resident/Permit Schemes: Not available; airport use only
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 450 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 12 marked bays, free with Blue Badge and airport validation |
| EV Bays | 10×7 kW Pod Point chargers |
| Coach Bays | 4 bays with direct shuttle access |
| Surface | Reinforced tarmac with anti-skid surfacing (2022 overlay) |
| Lighting | High-mast LED floodlights (20 lux average) |
| Drainage | Mesh and channel drains; annual jet-wash clearance |
| Security | CCTV 24/7, ANPR entry/exit, APCOA patrols |
| Barrier | Automated rise/barrier with ticket/ANPR reader |
| Shuttle Bus Stops | Covered shelters every 5 min to terminal |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Twelve bays adjacent to shuttle shelters—free with badge displayed and validation
Drop-Off/Pick-Up Zone: Covered laybys directly outside terminal (30 min free)
Kerb Ramps & Paths: Tactile-paved ramps and continuous smooth footpaths to terminal
Shuttle Fleet: Low-floor, wheelchair-accessible buses with priority seating
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Future Upgrades
Current Charging: 10×7 kW on-site Pod Point bays (pay per kWh via app)
Planned (2025 Q3): Installation of 4×50 kW rapid chargers near terminal drop-off
Nearby Off-Site Chargers:
East Wheal Rose Farm: 4×22 kW, 8 min drive
Tolcarne Road MSCP: 6×7 kW, 10 min drive
📅 Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 06:00–09:00 | 60 % | Early departures & business |
| Weekdays 09:00–17:00 | 75 % | Leisure & holiday traffic |
| Weekdays 17:00–20:00 | 50 % | Return arrivals |
| Peak Summer (Jul–Aug) | 95 % | Tourist season |
| Off-Peak Winter | 40 % | Reduced flight schedules |
Pro Tip: Book the weekly package for multi-week trips—saves up to 25 % vs. daily rates.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk/Shuttle Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Newquay Airport Terminal | Shuttle 5 min | Frequent free shuttle service |
| Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre | 6 min drive | Museum & café |
| Newquay Town Centre | 15 min drive | Shops, restaurants & beaches |
| A30 Trunk Road | 2 min drive | Direct road access to coast & beyond |
🛒 On-Site Amenities & Services
Toilets & Baby-Change: Terminal arrivals hall (free)
Wi-Fi & Charging Stations: Free Wi-Fi in car park shelters; USB points at shuttle stops
Vending Machines: Snacks & hot drinks at shuttle shelters
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: ANPR and barrier enforcement 24/7; tailgating prohibited
Overstay Penalty: Flat £25 surcharge plus full daily tariff
Lost Ticket Charge: £60 if no ticket presented on exit
Maintenance: Nightly barrier and lighting checks; shuttle maintenance daily at 00:30
📌 Expert Tips
Early-Bird Saver: Arrive before 06:00 for lowest early-departure rates.
EV Drivers: Charge while you fly—Pod Point bays are first occupied!
Shuttle Efficiency: Use the APCOA app to view next shuttle arrival in real time.
Weather Alert: In heavy rain, use covered shelters—exposed bays can flood on edges.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Rollout of 4×50 kW rapid chargers and solar canopy
2025 Q4: ANPR upgrade for frictionless permit-free monthly passes
2026: Expansion by +200 bays on adjacent land (planning ref: CC/PLN/2024/812)
Accessibility Audit: Full PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Nov 2025
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