Airport code
NCL — Newcastle Airport
NCL is the IATA code for Newcastle Airport, an airport serving Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom. Its ICAO code is EGNT, and it operates in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 55.0375, -1.6917 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 266 ft (81 m).
Overview
About Newcastle Airport
Newcastle International Airport is an international airport serving Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Located approximately 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Newcastle City Centre, it is the primary airport in North East England. In 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Newcastle International handled 5.2 million passengers annually. By 2025, that number had recovered to 5.5 million.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | NCL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | EGNT |
| Airport name | Newcastle Airport |
| City | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Time zone | Europe/London (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 55.0375 |
| Longitude | -1.6917 |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,644 ft (2,330 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Newcastle Airport?
The IATA code for Newcastle Airport is NCL.
What is the ICAO code for Newcastle Airport?
The ICAO code for Newcastle Airport is EGNT.
Where is NCL airport located?
Newcastle Airport (NCL) is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom.
What time zone is NCL in?
Newcastle Airport operates in the Europe/London time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to NCL?
The nearest airport to Newcastle Airport (NCL) is Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) in Darlington, Durham, about 61 km away.
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