From Newcastle city centre it is a twenty minute drive to the Airport via Industrial Drive and Nelson Bay Road. It can also be accessed via Tomago Road and Richardson Rd both of which run off the Pacific Highway north of Hexham Bridge.

Newcastle Airport is signposted from the Pacific Highway which passes through Newcastle and across Port Stephens. The airport entrance is sited on Nelson Bay Road.

About the Area

Newcastle is New South Wales' second largest city and is located at the base of the Hunter Valley at the mouth of the Hunter River, approximately 150km north of Sydney.

Adjacent to Newcastle is Port Stephens which has as its main administrative centre, the town of Raymond Terrace, situated on the Pacific Highway and surrounded by several historic rural villages and towns.

It is also a popular seaside holiday destination and includes the towns of Nelson Bay, Soldiers Point, Salamander, Shoal Bay, Lemon Tree Passage and Tanilba Bay.

CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY

Newcastle Airport Limited is an important part of the Hunter's regional infrastructure. It operates as a non-profit company limited by guarantee, and has an ethos of service which is underpinned by the Airport's Vision and its supporting Mission Statement.

VisionEstablish Newcastle Airport as a nationally-recognised regional aviation hub that integrates regional, domestic and international passenger and freight services and which drives significant regional economic growth.

Mission

To increase the contribution made by Newcastle Airport to the Hunter regional economy. This will be achieved by;

• Establishing partnerships with key service providers
• Identifying customer needs and market opportunities
• Cost effectively providing facilities and services which meet or exceed customer expectations, and
• Actively promoting the airport as the gateway linking the Hunter and Northern New South Wales with Australia and the World.

Newcastle Airport is realising its Vision by encouraging airlines to offer direct routes to the major interstate cities as well as maintaining a high frequency link with Sydney. To increase its contribution made to the regional economy Newcastle Airport continues to target specific defence-related projects for location to the Airport. The BAe Services Lead-In Fighter facility is the first of these.

Business Name: Newcastle Airport Limited

Postal Address: Private Bag 1, Williamtown, NSW
Postcode: 2318
Country: Australia

Phone: (+612) 4928 9800
Fax: (+612) 4965 1927

Chief Executive Officer: Julian Green

Email: admin at newcastleairport com au

URL: www.newcastleairport com au