paulb Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 A320 departure from Newcastle Airport with live weather. Newcastle is located on the River Tyne's northern bank and forms the largest part of the Tyneside built-up area. Newcastle is also the most populous city of North East England. Newcastle developed around a Roman settlement called Pons Aelius and the settlement later took the name of a castle built in 1080 by William the Conqueror's eldest son, Robert Curthose. Historically, the city’s economy was dependent on its port. Today, the city's economy is diverse with major economic output in science, finance, retail, education, tourism, and nightlife. Newcastle Airport was opened on 26 July 1935. The airport cost £35,000 to build and consisted of a grass runway, clubhouse, hanger, workshops and a garage. The runway lights consisted of a series of empty oil drums that could be filled with oil rags and lit in advance of an approaching aircraft! The airport was requisitioned as an auxiliary wartime base for the RAF during the Second World War. In October 2014 the airport announced the region's first scheduled transatlantic service and on the morning of 23 May 2015 the first ever United Airlines flight from Newcastle left for New York. The 11th busiest Airport in the UK, it is situated about seven miles NW of Newcastle. Orbx EGNT Newcastle International Airport and GB landmarks. MSFS 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Wow, great shots Paul and thanks for that excellent history. It reminds me of how much I loved Newcastle Brown Ale when I was stationed there. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Jack Sawyer said: Wow, great shots Paul and thanks for that excellent history. It reminds me of how much I loved Newcastle Brown Ale when I was stationed there. Many thanks Jack . As I keep learning MSFS, I try different airports and planes. Newcastle Airport is well done IMHO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Just now, paulb said: Many thanks Jack . As I keep learning MSFS, I try different airports and planes. Newcastle Airport is well done IMHO. I just now bought but haven't even installed B.G. North and Belfast after seeing Carlos' shots of the interior. Now the drone will be very useful! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Grand set of shots these Paul. cheers Iain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, Iain Emms said: Grand set of shots these Paul. cheers Iain Many thanks Iain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andiflyit Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Great set Paul! Interesting for me because I want to install the airport in P3d, it's well done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, andiflyit said: Great set Paul! Interesting for me because I want to install the airport in P3d, it's well done. Thanks Andreas . The airport detail is very good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Love this airport scenery in MSFS Paul, nice images showing it off. This is one of the more frequent airports I fly into and out when flying around the UK in MSFS. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Terrific set of shots Paul . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 That is a very well done airport too Great shots 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Sniper31 said: Love this airport scenery in MSFS Paul, nice images showing it off. This is one of the more frequent airports I fly into and out when flying around the UK in MSFS. Thanks Landon . I am still very much a 'newbie' with MSFS, so slowly buying and trying out different airports! But, yes, this one is very nice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 2 hours ago, BradB said: Terrific set of shots Paul . Many thanks John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, carlosqr said: That is a very well done airport too Great shots Thank you Carlos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Great information in Newcastle Paul and interesting to see they now have transatlantic flights from there. Wonderful images and you are doing well if you can Tyneside look attractive! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 nice shots there Paul and interesting history, great post... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 20 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: Great information in Newcastle Paul and interesting to see they now have transatlantic flights from there. Wonderful images and you are doing well if you can Tyneside look attractive! Many thanks Martyn . Well, as a Geordie would say "Why aye man" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, wain71 said: nice shots there Paul and interesting history, great post... Glad that you enjoyed it Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Quality set of shots Paul! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 34 minutes ago, adambar said: Quality set of shots Paul! Many thanks Adam . This airport is ideal for your 737! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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