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Newcastle International Airport

IATA NCLICAO EGNT🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Coordinates
55.0380°N, 1.6896°W
Elevation
266 ft (81 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:53
Sunrise
04:47
Sunset
21:40
Civil dusk
22:33

About 16h 53m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Newcastle International Airport

Newcastle International Airport

Newcastle International Airport is an international airport serving Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Located approximately 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Newcastle City Centre, it is the primary airport in North East England. In 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Newcastle International handled 5.2 million passengers annually. By 2025, that number had recovered to 5.5 million.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EGNT

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 25▸ displaced7,644 ft / 2,330 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP124.375 MHz
ATISATIS118.375 MHz
GNDGND121.725 MHz
ILSRunway 07/25 ILS111.500 MHz
TWRTWR119.700 MHz

Services & operations

Services
CustomsCar hireParkingHandlingLounge

Newcastle Airport connects to over 80 direct destinations and 300 one-stop destinations with 15 airline partners.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (48)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
YORKSHIRE CTA 10Class ACTAFL125FL195
BORDERS CTA 9Class DCTAFL105FL125
NEWCASTLE CTRClass DCTRGNDFL105
BORDERS CTA 13Class DCTAFL105FL195
EGD514 COMBAT AIRSPACESpecial useDangerFL085FL660
NSGA BORDERSSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Pontop Pike transmitter489 ft955 ft
Merck Sharp & Dohme Turbine427 ft249 ft
Merck Sharp & Dohme Turbine427 ft180 ft
Vale House262 ft98 ft
Shieldfield House253 ft171 ft
Low Horton Farm Turbine180 ft105 ft
Kiln Pit Hill781 ft
Obstacle751 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Newcastle International Airport.

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🇬🇧 More airports in United Kingdom📘 Flying in the United Kingdom: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Newcastle International Airport?

The ICAO code for Newcastle International Airport is EGNT, and its IATA code is NCL.

Where is Newcastle International Airport located?

Newcastle International Airport is large airport located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 266 ft (81 m).

How many runways does Newcastle International Airport have?

Newcastle International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,644 ft / 2,330 m.

Which airlines fly to Newcastle International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Newcastle International Airport include Aer Lingus, Air France, Air Malta, Air Sicilia, Alitalia, American Airlines, among 24 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Newcastle International Airport?

Historical data lists 48 nonstop destinations from Newcastle International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Newcastle International Airport in?

Newcastle International Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Newcastle International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Newcastle International Airport is approximately 0.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Newcastle International Airport?

The nearest airport to Newcastle International Airport is Currock Hill Glider Field (GB-0393), about 8.3 nm to the sw, followed by Bywell Airfield and High Flats Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Newcastle International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.