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Small airport

Milyakburra Airport

IATA BCZICAO BCZLocal YBIC🇦🇺 Bickerton Island
Coordinates
13.7808°S, 136.2017°E
Elevation
85 ft (26 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Darwin(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
3.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:27
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
18:14
Civil dusk
18:36

About 11h 24m 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 Milyakburra Airport

Bickerton Island is 13 km west of Groote Eylandt and 8 km east of the mouth of Blue Mud Bay in eastern Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is about 21 by 21 kilometres in size, with deep bays and indentations, and has an area of 215 km2. The largest bays are South Bay and North Bay. Bickerton Island was named by Matthew Flinders for Admiral Sir Richard Bickerton, Bt.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245

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 Milyakburra Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Milyakburra Airport?

Milyakburra Airport uses the IATA code BCZ.

Where is Milyakburra Airport located?

Milyakburra Airport is small airport located in Bickerton Island, Australia, at an elevation of 85 ft (26 m).

What time zone is Milyakburra Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Milyakburra Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Milyakburra Airport is approximately 3.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Milyakburra Airport?

The nearest airport to Milyakburra Airport is Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE), about 18.9 nm to the se, followed by Walker River Airport and Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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