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Small airport

Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport

ICAO YCHI🇦🇺 East Arnhem
Coordinates
13.2878°S, 136.3548°E
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Darwin(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
3.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:26
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
18:14
Civil dusk
18:37

About 11h 25m 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 Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport

Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport is a small airport in East Arnhem, Australia (ICAO YCHI). It sits at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m). It observes Australia/Darwin local time. The nearest airport is Baniyala Airport (BYX), about 9.2 nm to the nw.

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

Live weather

YCHI

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245

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 Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport?

The ICAO code for Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport is YCHI.

Where is Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport located?

Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport is small airport located in East Arnhem, Australia, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).

What time zone is Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport is approximately 3.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport?

The nearest airport to Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport is Baniyala Airport (BYX), about 9.2 nm to the nw, followed by Dhuruputjpl Airport and Gan Gan Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.