Welshpool (Welsh: Y Trallwng) is a town in Powys, Wales, 4 miles (6 km) from the Wales-England border. The town is low-lying on the River Severn; the Welsh language name Y Trallwng literally meaning 'the marshy or sinking land'. Welshpool is the fourth largest town in Powys.
In English it was initially known as Pool but its name was changed to Welshpool in 1835 to distinguish it from the English town of Poole. It has a population of 6,269 (United Kingdom Census 2001), contains much Georgian architecture and is just north of Powis Castle.
Welshpool Airport (ICAO: EGCW) (also known as Mid Wales Airport) is located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south west of Welshpool, Powys, Wales.
Welshpool Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P865) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Mid Wales Airport Limited). The aerodrome is licensed for night use.
Welshpool airport is also used as a base by the Mid Wales Air Ambulance.
Some of the well known people who have flown in to this airport include Harrison Ford, Calista Flockhart, Richard Branson and Lembit Opik (who has his own pilot's licence).
The airport is always open to the public with pleasure flights and flying lessons available.
