What is the tower frequency at YWLM?

The tower frequency at Newcastle Airport is 118.3, 118.3 MHz.

Does YWLM require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Newcastle Airport (Australia).

Where is YWLM located?

Newcastle Airport (YWLM) is located in Williamtown, Australia.

What is the IATA code for YWLM?

The IATA code for Newcastle Airport is NTL.

How long is the runway at YWLM?

The main runway at Newcastle Airport (12/30) measures 3058x45m.

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Newcastle Airport (YWLM/NTL) — Williamtown, Australia

Newcastle Airport (YWLM/NTL) serves Williamtown, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 31 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Jul 25

9 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 07:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-25

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YWLM
Name: Newcastle Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -32.794998
Longitude: 151.834
Elevation: 31 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Williamtown
IATA Code: NTL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Australia/Sydney
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 3058x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS 12 110.5
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.300, 118.300 MHz
Ground: 121.800 MHz
Operations: 125.700 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 135.700 MHz
ATIS: 31.610 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Australia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.

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Active NOTAMs

J3383/26 critical

Only runway closed

RWY 12/30 CLOSED DUE TO WIP PRIMARY CONTACT: 'AAS M-SHIFT' DUTY TEL: 0412 281 679 SECONDARY CONTACT: 'MEOMS FSGT' TEL: 0488 209 050

2026-07-28 19:00:00 2026-07-28 20:00:00

J2494/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE FLT INFO (TERMA) AND AIP DEP AND APCH (DAP) YWLM AMD YWLM MAGNETIC VARIATION 13 DEG EAST

2026-05-31 01:52:00 2026-08-31 00:00:00

J2473/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AMD CHANGE THE FLW: 9. BIRD HAZARD AT AD AND CIRCUIT AREA UP TO 2000FT. INCREASED NUMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIES ARE EXPECTED: A. FLYING FOXES AT DAWN AND DUSK ON APCH TO THE RWY (ON AND OFF THE AIRFIELD), PARTICULARLY ALONG TILLIGERRY CREEK, BRG 070 MAG 4-8NM FM ARP. …

2026-05-29 07:23:00 Until further notice

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YWLM?: The tower frequency at Newcastle Airport is 118.3, 118.3 MHz.
Does YWLM require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Newcastle Airport (Australia).
Where is YWLM located?: Newcastle Airport (YWLM) is located in Williamtown, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YWLM?: The IATA code for Newcastle Airport is NTL.
How long is the runway at YWLM?: The main runway at Newcastle Airport (12/30) measures 3058x45m.

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