Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Swiss Air Disaster
In or near Wrington.
Swiss Air Disaster — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Yatton · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swiss Air Disaster is a memorial located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Swiss Air Disaster memorial is located in South Wales. It commemorates the tragic events surrounding the crash of Swissair Flight 111 in 1998. The site serves as a poignant reminder of the lives lost and the impact of the disaster on the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3702, -2.8124
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Congresbury
- Postcode
- BS49 5DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Yatton — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/12040631884 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swiss Air Disaster?
- Swiss Air Disaster is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS49 5DZ), in the parish of Congresbury.
- What is Swiss Air Disaster?
- Swiss Air Disaster — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swiss Air Disaster?
- The nearest railway station is Yatton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS49 5DZ.
- Is Swiss Air Disaster a protected site?
- Yes — Swiss Air Disaster is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Swiss Air Disaster free to visit?
- Yes, Swiss Air Disaster is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swiss Air Disaster?
- The nearest railway station is Yatton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS49 5DZ.