Newcastle Airport (YWLM)
Large airport · Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Newcastle Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YWLM |
| IATA | NTL |
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 32°47'46" E 151°50'6" -32.79611, 151.83503 |
| Location | Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,033 ft (3058 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Newcastle Airport at a glance
Newcastle Airport is a large airport in Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as NTL. The field elevation of 31 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YWLM 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, 12/30, offers 10,033 ft (3058 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YWLM 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Taree Airport | YTRE | 119 km (64 NM) |
| RAAF Base Richmond | YSRI | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | YSSY | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | YSBK | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport | YSWS | 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 31 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 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — 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 YWLM, and its IATA code is NTL. 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 31 feet (9 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 -32.7961, 151.8350 — in Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Taree Airport, about 119 km away.
Does YWLM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YWLM 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, 12/30, measures 10,033 ft (3058 m) with a ASP surface.