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Elcho Island Airport

IATA ELCICAO YELD🇦🇺 Elcho Island
Coordinates
12.0194°S, 135.5710°E
Elevation
101 ft (31 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Darwin(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:27
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
18:19
Civil dusk
18:41

About 11h 29m 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 Elcho Island Airport

Elcho Island Airport is an airport on Elcho Island, Northern Territory, Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YELD

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 284,724 ft / 1,440 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF127.150 MHz
FSSBRISBANE CNTR123.400 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
ELCHO ISLANDSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

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 Elcho Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Elcho Island Airport?

The ICAO code for Elcho Island Airport is YELD, and its IATA code is ELC.

Where is Elcho Island Airport located?

Elcho Island Airport is medium airport located in Elcho Island, Australia, at an elevation of 101 ft (31 m).

How many runways does Elcho Island Airport have?

Elcho Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,724 ft / 1,440 m.

Which airlines fly to Elcho Island Airport?

Airlines historically serving Elcho Island Airport include Airnorth (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Elcho Island Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Elcho Island Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Elcho Island Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Elcho Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Elcho Island Airport is approximately 3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Elcho Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Elcho Island Airport is Howard Island Airport (YHOA), about 13.1 nm to the wsw, followed by Mapuru Airstrip and Raymangirr Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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