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Queenstown Airport

IATA UEEICAO YQNS
Coordinates
42.0757°S, 145.5301°E
Elevation
867 ft (264 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-TAS
Time zone
Hobart(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
14.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:12
Sunrise
07:43
Sunset
17:06
Civil dusk
17:37

About 9h 23m 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 Queenstown Airport

Queenstown Airport

Queenstown Airport is an aerodrome located at Howard's Plains west of Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia. Formerly a commercial airport, the aerodrome no longer receives regular passenger services, but is maintained by the West Coast Council for a variety of aviation and non-aviation related uses.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YQNS

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
09 / 274,101 ft / 1,250 mXUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF124.200 MHz
FIAMelbourne Center123.950 MHz

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
QUEENSTOWN TAS (YQNS) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999

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 Queenstown Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Queenstown Airport?

The ICAO code for Queenstown Airport is YQNS, and its IATA code is UEE.

Where is Queenstown Airport located?

Queenstown Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 867 ft (264 m).

How many runways does Queenstown Airport have?

Queenstown Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,101 ft / 1,250 m.

What time zone is Queenstown Airport in?

Queenstown Airport is in the Australia/Hobart time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Queenstown Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Queenstown Airport is approximately 14.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Queenstown Airport?

The nearest airport to Queenstown Airport is Strahan Airport (SRN), about 11.6 nm to the wsw, followed by Zeehan Airport and Waratah Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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