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The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle Airport

Newcastle Airport breaks passenger record, eyes more international flights

New routes have helped drive a record year, but the airport has higher ambitions.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

Bypass scrapped in new design for major road after horror year of crashes

Two people have been killed and one seriously injured on the Port Stephens arterial road in the last year.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 17

Newcastle Airport flights disrupted as runway closes for RAAF investigation

The Herald understands the closure was caused by lighting issues.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 10

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Oil leak triggers emergency RAAF firefighter response at Newcastle Airport

A large, camouflaged bear-cat-like vehicle was at the scene.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 1

Up and away: new international flights lift passenger traffic at airport

Newcastle Airport's new routes delivered an uptick in 2025 despite economic headwinds.

Newcastle Herald · May 30

Airport burger war brewing: plans for new fast food precinct on old school site

Travellers could be spoiled for choice on their way to and from Newcastle Airport.

Newcastle Herald · May 24

Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet increase flights from Newcastle airport ahead of upgrade

The northern hub has commenced its £60m expansion plan

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

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Inside the top-secret missile factory deal Newcastle Airport 'can't afford'

Fears 'done deal' could be 'dud deal' for struggling airport.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 8, 2024

Ross Kerridge 'seriously concerned' by Newcastle Airport's debt scandal

'This does not, and will not ever, sit comfortably with me.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2024

Nuatali Nelmes and Jeremy Bath remain on Newcastle Airport boards for 'stability'

The pair will remain on the boards until at least February 2025.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2024

Revealed: Newcastle Airport insolvency risk as cash reserves plummet

Documents reveal the operation is running out of money.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 29, 2024

Six new mayors join super-group of councils to tackle challenges

Newcastle Airport, cost shifting and housing are in focus.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 24, 2024

Councillors home in on missile factory, goings-on at Newcastle Airport

DAs, governance structure, Astra Aerolab: councillors want answers.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 10, 2024

Australian government to build strike missile factory at Newcastle Airport

Norwegian firm Kongsberg will employ 100 people at the plant.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2024

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Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2024

Go west: growing calls for direct flights from Newcastle to Perth

Newcastle could support three flights to Perth a week.

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024

Plane makes ‘wheels-up’ emergency landing at Newcastle airport after circling for hours

Small plane circled NSW airport for four hours burning fuel as authorities braced for emergency after landing gear failed

Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2024

Watch pilot's 'textbook landing' with no wheels at Newcastle airport

The aircraft, flying two passengers from the Central Coast, landed on its belly.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 8, 2024

It should be clear skies for runway riches but we may hit turbulence

The business community wants Newcastle Airport funding.

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Newcastle Herald · Apr 7, 2024

Newcastle Airport could have daily flights to NZ and Asia

There are calls for $15m to secure the new routes.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 26, 2024

'The Bonza effect': How many Novocastrians flew with airline over past year

The airline was humbled by the support of Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 4, 2024

Newcastle Airport cargo terminal needs funding to get off the ground

Report says operators won't invest in a fledgling cargo service.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 15, 2024

'Lack of awareness': airport losing local passengers to Sydney

Flying out locally could mean less stress and easier travel.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 8, 2024

187 jobs in 'high-tech' defence contractor plan for Newcastle Airport

The aerospace company would set up at the Astra Aerolab precinct.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 20, 2023

Hunter punters still flying despite cost of living, where are they going?

Despite cost of living, Hunter residents are still finding the time and money for a holiday.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2023

Major milestone for Newcastle airport as Astra Aerolab DAs get green light

'We are creating something here at Williamtown that is totally unique.'

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