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McArthur River Mine Airport

IATA MCVICAO YMHU🇦🇺 McArthur River Mine
Coordinates
16.4425°S, 136.0840°E
Elevation
131 ft (40 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Darwin(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
3.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:32
Sunrise
06:55
Sunset
18:09
Civil dusk
18:33

About 11h 14m 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 McArthur River Mine Airport

McArthur River Mine Airport is an airport 0.5 nautical miles south of the McArthur River Mine townsite, Northern Territory, Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YMHU

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
06 / 244,931 ft / 1,503 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSBRISBANE CNTR128.500 MHz

Navaids(1)

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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
D242 MCARTHUR RIVER MINESpecial useDangerGND650 ft MSL
MCARTHUR RIVER MINE NT (YMHU) 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 McArthur River Mine Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for McArthur River Mine Airport?

The ICAO code for McArthur River Mine Airport is YMHU, and its IATA code is MCV.

Where is McArthur River Mine Airport located?

McArthur River Mine Airport is small airport located in McArthur River Mine, Australia, at an elevation of 131 ft (40 m).

How many runways does McArthur River Mine Airport have?

McArthur River Mine Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,931 ft / 1,503 m.

Which airlines fly to McArthur River Mine Airport?

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historically serving McArthur River Mine Airport include Airnorth (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from McArthur River Mine Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from McArthur River Mine Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is McArthur River Mine Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at McArthur River Mine Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at McArthur River Mine Airport is approximately 3.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near McArthur River Mine Airport?

The nearest airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is Cape Crawford Airport (YCCF), about 25.1 nm to the sw, followed by Borroloola Airport and Balbirini Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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