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Newcastle Airport (FANC/NCS) — Newcastle, South Africa
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 124.8
- Runways
- 11/29
- Elevation
- 4,074 ft
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FANC
- Name: Newcastle Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -27.770599
- Longitude: 29.9769
- Elevation: 4074 ft
- Country: South Africa
- Municipality: Newcastle
- IATA Code: NCS
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Distance from City: 3.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 1500x23m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 124.800 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Newcastle Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +27343287761
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Newcastle Airport Operations
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx ZAR 45/ton
- Parking Fee: ZAR 20/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: ZAR
- Remarks: Newcastle Airport. KwaZulu-Natal. Small regional airport.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited availability. Confirm before dispatch.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. No international CIQ. Small regional facility.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. High altitude (4,074 ft). Limited facilities and operating hours.
Airport Services
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South Africa Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days notification
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days / 72 hours (official); 5 business days recommended
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require advance notification. Customs at designated international airports.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers FANC. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at FANC?
- The tower frequency at Newcastle Airport is 124.8 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FANC?
- Newcastle Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does FANC require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Newcastle Airport (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
- Does FANC require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Newcastle Airport.
- Where is FANC located?
- Newcastle Airport (FANC) is located in Newcastle, South Africa.
- What is the IATA code for FANC?
- The IATA code for Newcastle Airport is NCS.
- How long is the runway at FANC?
- The main runway at Newcastle Airport (11/29) measures 1500x23m.