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Small airport

Shay Gap Airport

IATA SGPICAO YSHG🇦🇺 Shay Gap
Coordinates
20.4247°S, 120.1410°E
Elevation
620 ft (189 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇦🇺 Australia
Region
AU-WA
Time zone
Perth(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:35
Sunset
17:37
Civil dusk
18:01

About 11h 2m 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 Shay Gap Airport

Shay Gap Airport is located near Shay Gap, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 284,757 ft / 1,450 m—XUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF118.600 MHz
MISCMISC122.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PERTH CTA AClass ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlledFL125FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245

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

Nearby airports

Muccan Station AirportMUQ
14.7 nm SSW (196°)
Marble Bar airstripAU-0566
25.7 nm S (189°)
Coongan AirportYCOG
30.8 nm WSW (240°)
Bamboo Creek AirportYBBC
31.2 nm S (178°)
Coppins Gap AirportYCPG
32.1 nm S (191°)
Pardoo AirportPRD
36.9 nm WNW (300°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shay Gap Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Shay Gap Airport?

The ICAO code for Shay Gap Airport is YSHG, and its IATA code is SGP.

Where is Shay Gap Airport located?

Shay Gap Airport is small airport located in Shay Gap, Australia, at an elevation of 620 ft (189 m).

How many runways does Shay Gap Airport have?

Shay Gap Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,757 ft / 1,450 m.

What time zone is Shay Gap Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Shay Gap Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shay Gap Airport is approximately 1.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shay Gap Airport?

The nearest airport to Shay Gap Airport is Muccan Station Airport (MUQ), about 14.7 nm to the ssw, followed by Marble Bar airstrip and Coongan Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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