Newcastle Airport Code: NCS / FANC

What is the Newcastle airport code?

The airport code for Newcastle Airport is NCS. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code FANC, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

Its ICAO code FANC begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.

Where is NCS?

Newcastle Airport serves Newcastle, South Africa. 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 airport code for Newcastle?

The IATA airport code for Newcastle Airport in Newcastle is NCS. Its ICAO code is FANC.

What is the 3-letter code for Newcastle?

The 3-letter IATA code for Newcastle Airport in Newcastle is NCS.

What airport is NCS?

NCS is Newcastle Airport, located in Newcastle, South Africa.

What country is NCS in?

NCS (Newcastle Airport) is in South Africa.

Where is NCS airport located?

Newcastle Airport (NCS) is in Newcastle, South Africa, at coordinates -27.7706, 29.9769.

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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