Newcastle Airport (FANC)
Medium airport · Newcastle, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Newcastle Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FANC |
| IATA | NCS |
| Elevation | 4,074 ft (1242 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°46'14" E 29°58'37" -27.77060, 29.97690 |
| Location | Newcastle, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Newcastle Airport at a glance
Newcastle Airport is a medium airport in Newcastle, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, known to airline systems as NCS. The field elevation of 4,074 ft (1242 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FANC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FANC 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 Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith Airport | FALY | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Harrismith Airport | FAHR | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Ermelo Airport | FAEO | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport | FAUL | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Secunda Airport | FASC | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Newcastle Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,074 ft field elevation of Newcastle 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 62 airports and airfields we list for South Africa — 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 Airport
What is the ICAO code of Newcastle Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Newcastle Airport is FANC, and its IATA code is NCS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Newcastle Airport above sea level?
Newcastle Airport sits at an elevation of 4,074 feet (1242 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 Airport located?
The airport lies at -27.7706, 29.9769 — in Newcastle, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ladysmith Airport, about 93 km away.
Does FANC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FANC 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 Airport?
Newcastle Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.