Newcastle Airport (NCS): Codes, Runways & Location
Newcastle Airport (IATA: NCS · ICAO: FANC) is a medium-sized airport serving Newcastle, South Africa. It lies at 27.7706° S, 29.9769° E, 4074 ft (1242 m) above sea level.
Overview of Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Newcastle in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code NCS and the ICAO code FANC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Newcastle Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 4074 ft (1242 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Vryheid Airport (VYD) about 81 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,500 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Newcastle Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Newcastle Airport
Where is Newcastle Airport located?
Newcastle Airport is located in Newcastle, South Africa. Its coordinates are 27.7706° S, 29.9769° E.
What is the airport code for Newcastle Airport?
Newcastle Airport has an IATA code of NCS and an ICAO code of FANC.
How long is the runway at Newcastle Airport?
Newcastle Airport's longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Newcastle Airport have?
Newcastle Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Newcastle Airport a major airport?
Newcastle Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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