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Newcastle Airport

FANCNCSNewcastle, South Africa·Medium Airport

FANC is the ICAO code for Newcastle Airport (IATA NCS), located in Newcastle, South Africa.

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Newcastle Airport (FANC) is a medium airport in Newcastle, South Africa. Pilots and dispatchers reference it by ICAO code FANC or IATA code NCS. It sits in Africa.

Newcastle Airport is a regional airport primarily serving general aviation, charter, and corporate flight departments.

Newcastle Airport sits at 4,074 ft above sea level. Hot-and-high conditions can meaningfully reduce takeoff performance in summer — planners should factor density altitude into payload and fuel decisions.

Local operations run on Africa/Johannesburg. Without scheduled airline traffic, the field tends to be quieter and more flexible for charter and corporate operations — a useful characteristic for early morning, late night, or short-notice flights that would be impractical at a hub.

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Use this page to compare FANC against nearby alternatives, browse live empty-leg pricing in both directions, and brief yourself on the runway and elevation profile before you book.

Background from Wikipedia

Newcastle Airport is located in the city of Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. The facility is approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the city centre.

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Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Airport

What is FANC airport?+
FANC is the ICAO code for Newcastle Airport (IATA NCS), located in Newcastle, South Africa.
What does NCS stand for?+
NCS is the IATA code for Newcastle Airport (ICAO FANC) in Newcastle, South Africa.
Where is Newcastle Airport?+
Newcastle Airport is located in Newcastle, South Africa.
Does Newcastle Airport have commercial airline service?+
No — Newcastle Airport does not receive scheduled airline flights. It primarily serves general aviation, private charter, and corporate operators.
What is the elevation of Newcastle Airport?+
Newcastle Airport sits at 4,074 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Newcastle Airport in?+
Newcastle Airport operates on Africa/Johannesburg.

References

  • Wikipedia

At a glance

Country
South Africa
Region
NL
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
4,074 ft
Scheduled service
No
IATA
NCS
ICAO
FANC

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