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Groote Eylandt Airport

IATA GTEICAO YGTE🇦🇺 Groote Eylandt
Coordinates
13.9724°S, 136.4586°E
Elevation
53 ft (16 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Darwin(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
3.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:27
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
18:12
Civil dusk
18:35

About 11h 23m 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 Groote Eylandt Airport

Groote Eylandt Airport is an airport serving Groote Eylandt, an island in the Gulf of Carpentaria in Northern Territory, Australia. The airport is operated by the Groote Eylandt Mining Co. and is located north of the community of Angurugu.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YGTE

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 / 286,237 ft / 1,901 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.000 MHz
FSSBRISBANE CNTR122.200 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
GROOTE EYLANDT NT (YGTE) CERTSpecial 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 Groote Eylandt Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Groote Eylandt Airport?

The ICAO code for Groote Eylandt Airport is YGTE, and its IATA code is GTE.

Where is Groote Eylandt Airport located?

Groote Eylandt Airport is medium airport located in Groote Eylandt, Australia, at an elevation of 53 ft (16 m).

How many runways does Groote Eylandt Airport have?

Groote Eylandt Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,237 ft / 1,901 m.

Which airlines fly to Groote Eylandt Airport?

Airlines historically serving Groote Eylandt Airport include Aero-Service, Airnorth (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Groote Eylandt Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Groote Eylandt Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Groote Eylandt Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Groote Eylandt Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Groote Eylandt Airport is approximately 3.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Groote Eylandt Airport?

The nearest airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is Milyakburra Airport (BCZ), about 18.9 nm to the nw, followed by Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport and Numbulwar Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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