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3About Old Benwell
Old Benwell forms part of Newcastle's western suburbs, easily reached via the A69 from the city centre or approaching from Carlisle. The B6324 provides the most direct local route, whilst the A1 serves longer-distance traffic from north or south. Newcastle Airport lies about 15 kilometres away through the western approach roads. The area sits on gently sloping ground characteristic of the Tyne valley, where Roman archaeological finds still occasionally emerge during building work.
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Old Benwell is in England, at 54.974, -1.677 - about 8 km west of Heaton.
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What is the closest airport to Old Benwell?
The closest airport to Old Benwell is Newcastle International Airport, 15 km (about 31 min by car). Other airports nearby: Teesside International Airport.