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Darnley Island Airport

IATA NLFICAO YDNI🇦🇺 Darnley Island
Coordinates
9.5792°S, 143.7803°E
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:21
Sunrise
06:43
Sunset
18:20
Civil dusk
18:42

About 11h 37m 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 Darnley Island Airport

Darnley Island Airport is an airport in Darnley Island, Queensland, Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YDNI

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 / 281,640 ft / 500 mBUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.000 MHz
MISCMISC120.600 MHz
MISCMISC121.200 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY BClass EControlledFL125FL245

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 Darnley Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Darnley Island Airport?

The ICAO code for Darnley Island Airport is YDNI, and its IATA code is NLF.

Where is Darnley Island Airport located?

Darnley Island Airport is small airport located in Darnley Island, Australia.

How many runways does Darnley Island Airport have?

Darnley Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,640 ft / 500 m.

What time zone is Darnley Island Airport in?

Darnley Island Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Darnley Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Darnley Island Airport is approximately 4.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Darnley Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Darnley Island Airport is Yorke Island Airport (OKR), about 24.5 nm to the wsw, followed by Murray Island Airport and Daru Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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