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Small airport

Atherton Airport

ICAO YATN🇦🇺 Atherton
Coordinates
17.2564°S, 145.5115°E
Elevation
2,450 ft (747 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:25
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
18:01
Civil dusk
18:24

About 11h 12m 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 Atherton Airport

Atherton Airport is a small airport in Atherton, Australia (ICAO YATN). It sits at an elevation of 2,450 ft (747 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,815 ft / 1,163 m. It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Mareeba Airport (MRG), about 12.2 nm to the nnw.

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

Live weather

YATN

Live departures & arrivals

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

Where you can fly from here

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15L / 33R3,815 ft / 1,163 mGUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
MISCMISC126.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CAIRNS CTA C5Class CCTA4500 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
CAIRNS CTA C9Class CCTAFL125FL180
CAIRNS CTA C7Class CCTA6500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
CAIRNS CTA C8Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
CAIRNS CTA C6Class CCTA5500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
CAIRNS APPROACHClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
ATHERTON QLD (YATN) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle3,386 ft
Obstacle3,287 ft
Obstacle3,166 ft
Obstacle2,884 ft
Obstacle2,992 ft
Obstacle3,045 ft
Obstacle2,822 ft
Obstacle3,514 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Atherton Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Atherton Airport?

The ICAO code for Atherton Airport is YATN.

Where is Atherton Airport located?

Atherton Airport is small airport located in Atherton, Australia, at an elevation of 2,450 ft (747 m).

How many runways does Atherton Airport have?

Atherton Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,815 ft / 1,163 m.

What time zone is Atherton Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Atherton Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Atherton Airport is approximately 6.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Atherton Airport?

The nearest airport to Atherton Airport is Mareeba Airport (MRG), about 12.2 nm to the nnw, followed by Herberton Airport and Mont Albion Station Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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