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George Town Airport

IATA GEEICAO YGTO🇦🇺 George Town
Coordinates
41.0795°S, 146.8391°E
Elevation
131 ft (40 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-TAS
Time zone
Hobart(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
14.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:03
Sunrise
07:33
Sunset
17:06
Civil dusk
17:36

About 9h 33m 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 George Town Airport

George Town Aerodrome, also known as George Town Airport, is a minor airport serving George Town, Tasmania, Australia, operated by the George Town Airport Association. Opened in April 1973, it has four runways, one sealed. In August 2025, a light aircraft that departed the aerodrome disappeared over Bass Strait, prompting a large search by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 3266 ftGrsUnlitOpen
06R / 24L3,280 ft / 1,000 m66 ftBUnlitOpen
11 / 291,968 ft / 600 m66 ftGUnlitOpen
06L / 24R1,804 ft / 550 m66 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
MISCMISC126.500 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
LAUNCESTON CTA C1Class CCTA4500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
TASMANIAN CTA C3Class CCTAFL145FL155
TASMANIAN CTA C4Class CCTAFL155FL180
LAUNCESTON CTA C2Class CCTA6500 ft MSL7500 ft MSL
TASMANIAN CTA C2Class CCTAFL125FL145
LAUNCESTON CTA C3Class CCTA7500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
LAUNCESTON CTA C4Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY DClass EControlledFL125FL155
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE BClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL

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 George Town Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for George Town Airport?

The ICAO code for George Town Airport is YGTO, and its IATA code is GEE.

Where is George Town Airport located?

George Town Airport is small airport located in George Town, Australia, at an elevation of 131 ft (40 m).

How many runways does George Town Airport have?

George Town Airport has 4 runways, the longest being 3,280 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is George Town Airport in?

George Town Airport is in the Australia/Hobart time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at George Town Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at George Town Airport is approximately 14.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near George Town Airport?

The nearest airport to George Town Airport is Stony Head Military Area Airstrip (AU-0710), about 7.6 nm to the ene, followed by Cranbourn Airfield and Rostella Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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