Newcastle International Airport - NCL
The Newcastle International Airport is located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. Nearby cities tourists can visit are the East Bolton, Washington and Whitley Bay. AMP Capital owned by the Newcastle Airport Local Authority Holding Company and Newcastle International Airport. It is operated by the Newcastle International Airport Ltd. It is the 11th busiest airport in the United Kingdom and handles over 5 million passengers. It also has a public use aerodrome license that allows for the transport of passengers for flying instructions. Airlines that are served by the Newcastle International Airport include EasyJet, Jet2.com, and TUI Airways.
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The airport was originally opened in 1935 and was named Woolsington Aerodrome. Its current airport code is NCL. In the 1970s, the airport was categorized into Category B, which made it a regional international airport. In 2017, it was announced that Newcastle International Airport would be undergoing a terminal expansion project and overall improvement plans that include a new radar system and a digital signage check-in. In additional to commercial flights, Newcastle International Airport also caters to cargo and freight and is home to offices for Emirates SkyCargo, FedEx, and the North East Cargo Company. The airport also hosts the Newcastle Aviation Academy.
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There are a number of hotels located near the airport. The closest is the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport. It is a 4-star property just five minutes from the airport. Another airport hotel, just a few minutes from the airport is the Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport.
Alternative airports to Newcastle International Airport include the Durham Tees Valley Airport.
