NCS Airport Code, Newcastle Airport
NCS is the IATA airport code for Newcastle Airport, a regional airport serving Newcastle, South Africa. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, FANC.
What airport is NCS?
NCS is the IATA airport code for Newcastle Airport, in Newcastle, South Africa. The same airport has the ICAO code FANC.
Its ICAO code FANC begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
| IATA airport code | NCS |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | FANC |
| Airport | Newcastle Airport |
| City | Newcastle |
| Country | South Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is NCS airport located?
Newcastle Airport (NCS) is in Newcastle, South Africa, at coordinates -27.7706, 29.9769.
It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 27.77° S, 29.98° E. At 4074 ft (1242 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at NCS
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 4,921 ft (1.50 km), designated 11/29.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Newcastle Airport?
The IATA code for Newcastle Airport in Newcastle is NCS. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Newcastle?
The 3-letter IATA code for Newcastle Airport in Newcastle is NCS.
What is the ICAO code for Newcastle Airport?
The ICAO code for Newcastle Airport is FANC. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code NCS.
What is the difference between NCS and FANC?
NCS is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FANC is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Newcastle Airport.
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