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Small airport

Batchelor Airport

ICAO YBCR
Coordinates
13.0566°S, 131.0288°E
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Darwin(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
2.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:31
Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
18:43
Civil dusk
19:04

About 11h 50m 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 Batchelor Airport

Batchelor Airport

Batchelor Airfield, is an airport located south of Batchelor, Northern Territory, Australia. The airport currently has no commercial air services; however, it is utilised by the Northern Australian Gliding Club and the Alice Springs Aero Club as a flight training base.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 325,249 ft / 1,600 mBUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF118.152 MHz
MISCMISC132.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DARWIN CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
DARWIN CTA C4Class CCTA6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
DARWIN CTA C6Class CCTAFL125FL180
DARWIN CTA C5Class CCTA9500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL180FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL180
DARWIN CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL180FL245
DARWIN CTA E3Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
R244 PBDSSpecial useRestricted4000 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
D210 TINDALSpecial useDangerGND6000 ft MSL

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 Batchelor Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Batchelor Airport?

The ICAO code for Batchelor Airport is YBCR.

Where is Batchelor Airport located?

Batchelor Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Batchelor Airport have?

Batchelor Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,249 ft / 1,600 m.

What time zone is Batchelor Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Batchelor Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Batchelor Airport is approximately 2.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Batchelor Airport?

The nearest airport to Batchelor Airport is Coomalie Creek Airfield (AU-0423), about 6.5 nm to the ene, followed by Adelaide River Airfield and Palmer Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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