Newcastle International Airport (EGNT)
Large airport · Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Newcastle International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGNT |
| IATA | NCL |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°2'17" W 1°41'22" 55.03796, -1.68958 |
| Location | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7,644 ft (2330 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Newcastle International Airport at a glance
Newcastle International Airport is a large airport in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as NCL. The field elevation of 266 ft (81 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGNT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 7,644 ft (2330 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGNT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Newcastle International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Spadeadam | EGOM | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Teesside International Airport | EGNV | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | EGNC | 72 km (39 NM) |
| RAF Leeming | EGXE | 83 km (45 NM) |
| RAF Topcliffe | EGXZ | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Newcastle International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 266 ft field elevation of Newcastle International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Newcastle International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Newcastle International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Newcastle International Airport is EGNT, and its IATA code is NCL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Newcastle International Airport above sea level?
Newcastle International Airport sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Newcastle International Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.0380, -1.6896 — in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Spadeadam, about 55 km away.
Does EGNT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGNT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Newcastle International Airport?
Newcastle International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 7,644 ft (2330 m) with a ASP surface.