Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Newcastle Airport (ICAO: YWLM / IATA: NTL)
Location (City, Country)
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Airport Type & Size
Regional international airport with one runway (10/28, 2,438m)
• Joint-use with RAAF Base Williamtown
• Handles domestic and limited international flights
• Serves over 1.2 million passengers/year
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Represents regional Australian aviation
• Mix of civilian and military operations adds gameplay depth
• Potential to expand with recent international terminal upgrade
Major Airlines & Routes
• QantasLink, Virgin Australia, Jetstar
• Routes to: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Canberra
• Seasonal/charter international: Auckland, Bali
Unique Features or Challenges
•✓Runway shared with military operations
• Limited terminal space, ongoing expansion
• Challenging crosswinds and coastal weather
• Strategic fallback airport for Sydney traffic
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Newcastle Airport (New South Wales) - Wikipedia
