Fossil Head Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 11h 48m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Fossil Head Airport
Fossil Head Airport is a small airport in Thamarrurr, Australia. It sits at an elevation of 102 ft (31 m). It observes Australia/Darwin local time. The nearest airport is Port Keats Airport (PKT), about 17.7 nm to the n.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(9)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY B | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL180 | FL245 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL180 |
| D223 PBDS | Special use | Danger | GND | 8500 ft MSL |
| R264G DARWIN | Special use | Restricted | GND | FL999 |
| R264K DARWIN | Special use | Restricted | 5000 ft MSL | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fossil Head Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fossil Head Airport located?
Fossil Head Airport is small airport located in Thamarrurr, Australia, at an elevation of 102 ft (31 m).
What time zone is Fossil Head Airport in?
Fossil Head Airport is in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+09:30).
What is the magnetic variation at Fossil Head Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Fossil Head Airport is approximately 2.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Fossil Head Airport?
The nearest airport to Fossil Head Airport is Port Keats Airport (PKT), about 17.7 nm to the n, followed by Palumpa Airport and Yederr Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Fossil Head Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.