# Newcastle Airport (NCS)

> Newcastle, ZA · IATA: NCS · ICAO: FANC · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `NCS` |
| ICAO | `FANC` |
| City | Newcastle |
| Country | ZA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 1242 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -27.77060, 29.97690 |

## Description

Airlink and the former SA Express have, on and off, linked Newcastle with Johannesburg, though scheduled service has repeatedly been suspended and restored. The airport (NCS) lies about 7 km from this northern KwaZulu-Natal industrial city, known for its ArcelorMittal steel works and textile mills. Despite that manufacturing base, NCS handles no significant air freight of its own. Regional exports move as sea and road freight through Durban, or as air cargo via the OR Tambo (JNB) and King Shaka (DUR) hubs. Forwarders should view Newcastle as a passenger and charter field rather than a cargo airport.

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