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Airports / Australia / NTL
Large airport · NTL
Newcastle Airport.
Williamtown, Australia · 31 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
1,062 ratings
0
Operators based
31
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Williamtown, AustraliaELEV 31 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
1,062
Google reviews
ratings on Google
31
Field elevation
feet above sea level
64
Nearest alternate
nm to TRO
Field standing
64 nm
To the nearest alternate
Taree Airport (TRO).
Overview
Newcastle Airport (YWLM / NTL) sits in Williamtown, Australia, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 31 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 NTL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Taree Airport (TRO, 64 nm), RAAF Base Richmond (XRH, 72 nm), and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD, 77 nm). With a single 10,033-foot paved runway, NTL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from NTL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under RAAF Base Williamtown and Williamtown Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Williamtown.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The security staff were very friendly and happy for a chat and a laugh.”
Brendan Berry5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“We noticed the airport was extremely clean and inviting.”
Brendan Berry5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
YWLM
IATA
NTL
FAA / Local
YWLM
Elevation
31 ft
Coordinates
32.7961° S · 151.8350° E
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 Australia fields
state range 7–4,260 ft
At 31 ft, NTL sits lower than 86% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,033 ft
- 12/3010,033 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,033 ft
NTL's 10,033 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.
- 64nmTROTaree AirportTaree
- 72nmXRHRAAF Base RichmondRichmond
- 77nmSYDSydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSydney (Mascot)
- 80nmBWUSydney Bankstown AirportSydney
- 86nmWSIWestern Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) AirportSydney
- 94nmCDUCamden AirportCobbitty
Location
Open the full mapYWLM · Newcastle Airport · Williamtown, Australia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NTL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,341 nm | 10h 30m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,311 nm | 15h 5m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,386 nm | 15h 15m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,454 nm | 15h 25m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,651 nm | 15h 52m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,663 nm | 15h 54m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,730 nm | 16h 3m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,904 nm | 16h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NTL?
- Newcastle Airport's longest paved runway is 10,033 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 NTL?
- Newcastle Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,033 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NTL?
- The closest alternate is Taree Airport (TRO), about 64 nm away, followed by RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) at 72 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NTL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 10h 30m (4,341 nm), Anchorage about 15h 5m (6,311 nm), San Francisco about 15h 15m (6,386 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.