Aerodrome
EGNT - NEWCASTLE
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Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGNT
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 5 NM NW of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 266 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.50° (2027) annual change 0.19°
- Coordinates
- 55.03792, -1.68980
Operating hours
00:00-24:00
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR. AVGAS 100LL, AVTUR JET A-1 (without FS11 additive) and oil grades are available from Samson Jet Centre, Tel: 0191-286 4156 or 0191-214 4111. All aircraft handled by Samson must be fuelled by Samson. Out of hours surcharge. All operators must make prior arrangements with a handling agent for ground handling of all flights. AVTUR JET A-1 available from Swissport Fuelling Ltd, Tel: 0191-214 4562; Fax: 0191-214 4561. Samson Jet Centre for GA apron only. Handling on the main apron is provided by: Swissport, Tel: 0191-271 2225. The General Aviation Centre on the South side is operated by Samson Jet Centre. Samson Jet Centre: frequency 131.405 MHz, callsign 'Samson Operations'; Tel: 0191-286 4156; 0191-214 5916 (out of hours); e-mail: [email protected] Visiting aircraft must comprehensively brief before departure. AD 2-EGNT-2-2 AIRCRAFT GROUND MOVEMENT/PARKING/DOCKING CHART. Stands 1-25, 30, 31 and 60-62 are designed for nose-in/push-back operations. Stands 50-54 are self-manoeuvring, although aircraft must be marshalled on to stand. Stands 13-25, 31, 50-54 and 60-62 aircraft must be marshalled on to stand. Stands 1-12 and 30 are equipped with stand entry guidance systems. Aircrew should note that stand entry guidance systems are activated by their ground handling agent. Pilots must not enter an aircraft stand unless the stand entry guidance has been activated and the correct aircraft type is displayed, or alternatively an ATC instruction has been passed for marshalled on to stand. Airbridge available stands 3, 9/30 and 10. Stand 25 has an additional centre-line designated Left and Right. Stands 8, 13, 17 and 19 have additional markings for supplementary parking, as directed by ATC aircraft must be marshalled. Supplementary parking positions 30 and 31: Stand 30 is a parking position diagonally across Stand 9 for B747, A330-300 and B777-300 aircraft, and Stand 31 is a parking position diagonally across Stand 1 for B737-700 or A319 aircraft. Stop bars and runway guard lights at runway entrance points are in operation H24. Some obstacle marking. Illuminated wind direction indicators. Pilot attention is drawn to the use of additional paint markings at specified runway entrance and exit points. These markings are provided as an additional measure to raise situational awareness and to reduce the runway incursion risk. All Ground Movement is under ATC Control. WDI: 550234.35N 0014033.83W (LGTD) and 550207.44N 0014219.87W. Apron floodlights. Obstacle lighting.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LIMITED.
Phone: 0191-214 3255
Email: [email protected] (Airport Authority)
Address: Newcastle Airport, Woolsington, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE13 8BZ.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 2,330 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 2,405 mTORA 2,330 m | 2,209 mASDA 1,812 m |
| 25 | 2,330 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 2,386 mTORA 2,262 m | 2,124 mASDA 2,262 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| NEWCASTLE APPROACH | 124.380 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 60 NM/25,000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. | |||
| Radar | |||
| Radar | |||
| NEWCASTLE RADAR | 124.380 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 60 NM/25,000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. VDF 550219.07N 0014048.12W On Frequency 124.380 MHz Only |
| NEWCASTLE DIRECTOR | 125.830 MHz | LIMITED • As directed by ATC. • DOC 60 NM/25,000 FT. | |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. VDF 550219.07N 0014048.12W On Frequency 124.380 MHz Only | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| NEWCASTLE TOWER | 119.705 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 25 NM/5,000 FT. | Service notes: VDF 550219.07N 0014048.12W On Frequency 119.705 MHz Only. |
| NEWCASTLE GROUND | 121.730 MHz | LIMITED • As directed by ATC. • Aerodrome SFC Only. | |
| Service notes: VDF 550219.07N 0014048.12W On Frequency 119.705 MHz Only. | |||
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| NEWCASTLE INFORMATION | 118.380 MHz | NORMAL | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| NEWCASTLE FIRE | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS channel. | |
Services
Customs
Status: NORMAL
Hours: Christmas day by arrangement.
De-icing
Status: NORMAL
Notes: Available by arrangement with handling agent.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Swissport: 24 hours (H24) Samson: 0800-1900 (0700-1800) and by arrangement.
Notes: Normal. Nearest railway siding: Newcastle 5.2 NM.
Secur
Status: NORMAL
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Samson: 0800-1900 (0700-1800) and by arrangement. Swissport Fuelling: 24 hours (H24).
Notes: Max 33 Litres/Second.
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EGNT Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGNT 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024
Runway wind
Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt
Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.
Nearby NOTAM
Aerodrome lighting maintenance
PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.
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Briefing snapshot
EGNT looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.