Newcastle International Airport (NCL): Codes, Runways & Location
Newcastle International Airport (IATA: NCL · ICAO: EGNT) is a large airport serving Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom. It lies at 55.0380° N, 1.6896° W, 266 ft (81 m) above sea level.
Overview of Newcastle International Airport
Newcastle International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code NCL and the ICAO code EGNT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Newcastle International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2330 m (7644 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 266 ft (81 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Spadeadam about 55 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 ≈ 2,330 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Newcastle International Airport
Where is Newcastle International Airport located?
Newcastle International Airport is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 55.0380° N, 1.6896° W.
What is the airport code for Newcastle International Airport?
Newcastle International Airport has an IATA code of NCL and an ICAO code of EGNT.
How long is the runway at Newcastle International Airport?
Newcastle International Airport's longest runway is about 2330 m (7644 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Newcastle International Airport have?
Newcastle International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Newcastle International Airport a major airport?
Newcastle International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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