Sandford Airstrip
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 11h 50m 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 Sandford Airstrip
Sandford Airstrip is a small airport in Weddell, Australia. It observes Australia/Darwin local time. The nearest airport is Emkaytee (Unlic) Airport (YMKT), about 0.2 nm to the s.
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(14)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARWIN CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| DARWIN CTA C2 | Class C | CTA | 1000 ft MSL | 2500 ft MSL |
| DARWIN CTA C6 | Class C | CTA | FL125 | FL180 |
| DARWIN CTA C5 | Class C | CTA | 9500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| DARWIN CTA C4 | Class C | CTA | 6500 ft MSL | 9500 ft MSL |
| DARWIN CTA C3 | Class C | CTA | 2500 ft MSL | 6500 ft MSL |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL180 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| DARWIN CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | 9500 ft MSL |
| DARWIN CTA E3 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL180 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL180 | FL245 |
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 Sandford Airstrip.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sandford Airstrip located?
Sandford Airstrip is small airport located in Weddell, Australia.
What time zone is Sandford Airstrip in?
Sandford Airstrip is in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+09:30).
What is the magnetic variation at Sandford Airstrip?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sandford Airstrip 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 Sandford Airstrip?
The nearest airport to Sandford Airstrip is Emkaytee (Unlic) Airport (YMKT), about 0.2 nm to the s, followed by Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield and Middle Point Research Station Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sandford Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.