Skip to content
Vincony — fast, managed web hosting for your next site
The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Tarcoola Airport

IATA TAQICAO YTAR🇦🇺 Tarcoola
Coordinates
30.7029°S, 134.5828°E
Elevation
400 ft (122 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-SA
Time zone
Adelaide(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
5.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:01
Sunrise
07:27
Sunset
17:50
Civil dusk
18:16

About 10h 22m 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 Tarcoola Airport

Tarcoola Airport is a small airport located around 125 km south of Coober Pedy.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YTAR

Live departures & arrivals

Loading live flights…

Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

Loading current routes…

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 274,265 ft / 1,300 mXUnlitOpen
04 / 224,166 ft / 1,270 mXUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.000 MHz
MISCMISC120.600 MHz
MISCMISC122.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
R222H WOOMERASpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999

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 Tarcoola Airport.

Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇦🇺 More airports in Australia📘 Flying in Australia: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tarcoola Airport?

The ICAO code for Tarcoola Airport is YTAR, and its IATA code is TAQ.

Where is Tarcoola Airport located?

Tarcoola Airport is small airport located in Tarcoola, Australia, at an elevation of 400 ft (122 m).

How many runways does Tarcoola Airport have?

Tarcoola Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,265 ft / 1,300 m.

What time zone is Tarcoola Airport in?

Tarcoola Airport is in the Australia/Adelaide time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Tarcoola Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tarcoola Airport is approximately 5.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tarcoola Airport?

The nearest airport to Tarcoola Airport is Wilgena Airport (YWNA), about 8.5 nm to the ese, followed by Quarry2 Airport and Birthday Siding Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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