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Medium airport

Nackeroo Airfield

ICAO AU-0796
Coordinates
15.5780°S, 130.4760°E
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Darwin(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
2.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:34
Sunrise
06:56
Sunset
18:43
Civil dusk
19:05

About 11h 47m 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 Nackeroo Airfield

Nackeroo Airfield

Nackeroo Airfield is a military training airfield located within the Bradshaw Field Training Area in the Northern Territory of Australia. It was established in 2007 after 16 days of construction, and provided training operations during joint exercises. In 2024, Nackeroo Airfield was further improved with the installation of a paved runway and apron, increasing operational capacity and capabilities.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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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)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
TIMBER CREEK NT (YTBR) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999
NACKEROO NT (YNKR) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999
R270 ANGALARRI SOUTHSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999
R225C TINDALSpecial useRestricted9500 ft MSLFL600
R247 PBDSSpecial useRestricted4000 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
R248 PBDSSpecial useRestricted4000 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
D229 PBDSSpecial useDangerGND8500 ft MSL
R253 PBDSSpecial useRestricted8500 ft MSLFL999
D210 TINDALSpecial useDangerGND6000 ft MSL
R225E TINDALSpecial useRestricted9500 ft MSLFL600

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 Nackeroo Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nackeroo Airfield located?

Nackeroo Airfield is medium airport located in Australia.

What time zone is Nackeroo Airfield in?

Nackeroo Airfield is in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Nackeroo Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nackeroo Airfield is approximately 2.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nackeroo Airfield?

The nearest airport to Nackeroo Airfield is Timber Creek Airport (TBK), about 3.1 nm to the sw, followed by Auvergne Airport and Coolibah Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Nackeroo Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.