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“Before take-off, the ground handling team and the pilots carried out their checks in a very professional and efficient way.”
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Airports / United Kingdom / NCL
Large airport · NCL
Newcastle International Airport.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom · 266 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
5,377 ratings
0
Operators based
266
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United KingdomELEV 266 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
5,377
Google reviews
ratings on Google
266
Field elevation
feet above sea level
30
Nearest alternate
nm to EGOM
Field standing
30 nm
To the nearest alternate
RAF Spadeadam (EGOM), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Newcastle International Airport (EGNT / NCL) is a large commercial airport serving Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom. The airport sits 266 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into NCL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are RAF Spadeadam (EGOM, 30 nm), Teesside International Airport (MME, 33 nm), and Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX, 39 nm). With a single 7,644-foot paved runway, NCL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from NCL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The direct flight from Antalya to Newcastle is really amazing and makes the journey much more comfortable.”
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2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Before take-off, the ground handling team and the pilots carried out their checks in a very professional and efficient way.”
No Fear5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EGNT
IATA
NCL
FAA / Local
EGNT
Elevation
266 ft
Coordinates
55.0380° N · 1.6896° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs United Kingdom fields
state range 5–1,066 ft
At 266 ft, NCL sits higher than 72% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,644 ft
- 07/257,644 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,644 ft
NCL's 7,644 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 30nmEGOMRAF SpadeadamSpadeadam
- 33nmMMETeesside International AirportDarlington, Durham
- 39nmCAXCarlisle Lake District AirportCarlisle, Cumbria
- 45nmEGXERAF LeemingNorthallerton, North Yorkshire
- 51nmEGXZRAF TopcliffeThirsk, North Yorkshire
- 70nmLBALeeds Bradford AirportLeeds, West Yorkshire
Location
Open the full mapEGNT · Newcastle International Airport · Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NCL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,733 nm | 6h 45m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,890 nm | 7h 7m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,082 nm | 7h 34m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,291 nm | 8h 3m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,508 nm | 8h 33m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,670 nm | 8h 56m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,717 nm | 9h 3m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,765 nm | 9h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NCL?
- Newcastle International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,644 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at NCL?
- Newcastle International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,644 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NCL?
- The closest alternate is RAF Spadeadam (EGOM), about 30 nm away, followed by Teesside International Airport (MME) at 33 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NCL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 45m (2,733 nm), New York about 7h 7m (2,890 nm), Washington DC about 7h 34m (3,082 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.