Newcastle airport is 51% owned by 7 local councils
- Newcastle
- Northumberland
- North Tyneside
- South Tyneside
- Gateshead
- Sunderland
- Durham
Then the remaining 49% is owned by Copehagen Airport. This is why the majority of the shops and restraunts are in the deaparture lounge and not landside, as its like this at Copehagen Airport.