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Small airport

Jabiru Airport

IATA JABICAO YJAB
Coordinates
12.6581°S, 132.8946°E
Elevation
85 ft (26 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Darwin(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
2.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:24
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
18:35
Civil dusk
18:57

About 11h 50m 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 Jabiru Airport

Jabiru Airport

Jabiru Airport is an airport located 1.5 nautical miles northwest of Ranger Uranium Mine and east of Jabiru in the Northern Territory of Australia. Situated within the Kakadu National Park, it consists of one runway and five parking spaces for light aircraft such as Cessna 152s. Charter flight operators include AAA Charter, Kakadu Air and North Australian Helicopters.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 274,670 ft / 1,423 m100 ftPerLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFKAKADU AREA CTAF126.700 MHz
FSSBRISBANE CNTR124.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL180FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL180
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY CClass EControlledFL125FL180
JABIRU NT (YJAB) 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 Jabiru Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Jabiru Airport?

The ICAO code for Jabiru Airport is YJAB, and its IATA code is JAB.

Where is Jabiru Airport located?

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

How many runways does Jabiru Airport have?

Jabiru Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,670 ft / 1,423 m.

What time zone is Jabiru Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Jabiru Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Jabiru Airport is approximately 2.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Jabiru Airport?

The nearest airport to Jabiru Airport is Cannon Hill Community Airport (YCAN), about 18.4 nm to the n, followed by Oenpelli Airport and Cooinda Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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