Small airport

Nicholson Airport

IATA NLSICAO YNIC

Coordinates

18.0500°S, 128.9000°E

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-WA

Time zone

Perth(UTC+08:00)

Magnetic variation

2.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

05:33

Sunrise

05:57

Sunset

17:05

Civil dusk

17:28

About 11h 8m 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 Nicholson Airport

Nicholson Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YNIC, IATA NLS). It has 2 runways, the longest 5,479 ft / 1,670 m. It observes Australia/Perth local time. The nearest airport is Kirkimbie Station Airport (KBB), about 24 nm to the ne.

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

Live weather

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Map

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Runways (2)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
12 / 30	5,479 ft / 1,670 m	—	N	—	Unlit	Open
08 / 26	3,937 ft / 1,200 m	—	N	—	Unlit	Open

Radio frequencies (2)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	126.700 MHz
MISC	MISC	122.600 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Kirkimbie Station AirportKBB

24 nm NE (47°)

Bunda Landing GroundAU-0124

25.8 nm E (83°)

Flora Valley AirportFVL

29.4 nm WSW (240°)

Birrindudu AirportYBDU

36.7 nm ESE (123°)

Gordon Downs AirportGDD

41.6 nm SSW (205°)

Ord River AirportODR

42.6 nm N (1°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nicholson Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nicholson Airport?

The ICAO code for Nicholson Airport is YNIC, and its IATA code is NLS.

Where is Nicholson Airport located?

Nicholson Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Nicholson Airport have?

Nicholson Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,479 ft / 1,670 m.

What time zone is Nicholson Airport in?

Nicholson Airport is in the Australia/Perth time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Nicholson Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nicholson Airport is approximately 2.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nicholson Airport?

The nearest airport to Nicholson Airport is Kirkimbie Station Airport (KBB), about 24 nm to the ne, followed by Bunda Landing Ground and Flora Valley Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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