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Victoria River Downs Airport

IATA VCDICAO YVRD🇦🇺 Victoria River
Coordinates
16.4021°S, 131.0050°E
Elevation
89 ft (27 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Darwin(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
2.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:52
Sunrise
07:15
Sunset
18:30
Civil dusk
18:53

About 11h 15m 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 Victoria River Downs Airport

Victoria River Downs Airport is an airport in Victoria River, Northern Territory, Australia which serves the Victoria River Downs Station.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YVRD

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 273,589 ft / 1,094 mUnkUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
MISCMISC118.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
VICTORIA RIVER DOWNS NT (YVRD) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999
D229 PBDSSpecial useDangerGND8500 ft MSL
R253 PBDSSpecial useRestricted8500 ft MSLFL999
R248 PBDSSpecial useRestricted4000 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
D210 TINDALSpecial useDangerGND6000 ft MSL
R225F TINDALSpecial useRestricted9500 ft MSLFL600

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 Victoria River Downs Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Victoria River Downs Airport?

The ICAO code for Victoria River Downs Airport is YVRD, and its IATA code is VCD.

Where is Victoria River Downs Airport located?

Victoria River Downs Airport is small airport located in Victoria River, Australia, at an elevation of 89 ft (27 m).

How many runways does Victoria River Downs Airport have?

Victoria River Downs Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,589 ft / 1,094 m.

What time zone is Victoria River Downs Airport in?

Victoria River Downs Airport is in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Victoria River Downs Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Victoria River Downs Airport is approximately 2.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Victoria River Downs Airport?

The nearest airport to Victoria River Downs Airport is Yarralin Airport (YAAL), about 7.7 nm to the wsw, followed by Kidman Springs Airport and Humbert River Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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