Orange Creek Airstrip
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 10h 45m 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 Orange Creek Airstrip
Orange Creek Airstrip is a small airport in Hugh, Australia. It sits at an elevation of 1,585 ft (483 m). It observes Australia/Darwin local time. The nearest airport is Hugh River Airport (YHGR), about 15.5 nm to the ese.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| ALICE SPRINGS CTA C2 | Class C | CTA | 6500 ft MSL | FL115 |
| ALICE SPRINGS CTA C5 | Class C | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| ALICE SPRINGS CTA C4 | Class C | CTA | FL145 | FL180 |
| ALICE SPRINGS CTA C3 | Class C | CTA | FL115 | FL145 |
| MELBOURNE CENTRE | Class E | Controlled | GND | FL125 |
| MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | 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 Orange Creek Airstrip.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Orange Creek Airstrip located?
Orange Creek Airstrip is small airport located in Hugh, Australia, at an elevation of 1,585 ft (483 m).
What time zone is Orange Creek Airstrip in?
Orange Creek Airstrip is in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+09:30).
What is the magnetic variation at Orange Creek Airstrip?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Orange Creek Airstrip is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Orange Creek Airstrip?
The nearest airport to Orange Creek Airstrip is Hugh River Airport (YHGR), about 15.5 nm to the ese, followed by Henbury Airport and Maryvale Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Orange Creek Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.