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Small airport

Mount Sanford Station Airport

IATA MTDICAO YMSF
Coordinates
16.9783°S, 130.5550°E
Elevation
231 ft (70 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Darwin(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
2.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:55
Sunrise
07:18
Sunset
18:31
Civil dusk
18:54

About 11h 13m 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 Mount Sanford Station Airport

Mount Sanford Station Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YMSF, IATA MTD). It sits at an elevation of 231 ft (70 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,205 ft / 977 m. It observes Australia/Darwin local time. The nearest airport is Humbert River Airport (HUB), about 29.7 nm to the n.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

YMSF

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 303,205 ft / 977 mCUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF134.200 MHz
MISCMISC124.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
MOUNT SANFORD STATION NT (YMSF) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999
D210 TINDALSpecial useDangerGND6000 ft MSL
R248 PBDSSpecial useRestricted4000 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
D229 PBDSSpecial useDangerGND8500 ft MSL
R253 PBDSSpecial useRestricted8500 ft MSLFL999

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 Mount Sanford Station Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mount Sanford Station Airport?

The ICAO code for Mount Sanford Station Airport is YMSF, and its IATA code is MTD.

Where is Mount Sanford Station Airport located?

Mount Sanford Station Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 231 ft (70 m).

How many runways does Mount Sanford Station Airport have?

Mount Sanford Station Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,205 ft / 977 m.

What time zone is Mount Sanford Station Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mount Sanford Station Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mount Sanford Station Airport is approximately 2.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mount Sanford Station Airport?

The nearest airport to Mount Sanford Station Airport is Humbert River Airport (HUB), about 29.7 nm to the n, followed by Kalkgurung Airport and Yarralin Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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