Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport (IATA: NTL, ICAO: YWLM) is 15 kilometres; 9.2 miles (8 NM)
north of Newcastle, New South Wales (27 km (17 mi) by road) in Port Stephens.
The airport occupies a 28 ha (69 acres) site on the southern border of RAAF Base
Williamtown.
The largest aircraft currently operating to Newcastle Airport are the Boeing
737-800s of
Virgin Australia. The civil apron can handle aircraft up to the size
of a Boeing 767. Future upgrades to the apron will allow larger Airbus A330 and
Boeing 787-sized aircraft to operate from the airport terminal. The airport
runway can handle aircraft up to Boeing 747 size.
Newcastle Airport is surrounded by Class C Airspace and has a control tower
which is manned Monday to Friday, between the hours of 0800 – 2200. On weekends
and at other times, pilots must co-ordinate movements using a Common Traffic
Advisory Frequency (CTAF). The air traffic control service is provided by RAAF
personnel.
The Airport is main base for
FlyPelican.
| Airport Name | ICAO / IATA | City served |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | YWLM / NTL | Newcastle, New South Wales |
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