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Small airport

Carrapateena Airport

ICAO YCPT🇦🇺 Carrapateena mine
Coordinates
31.3083°S, 137.4434°E
Elevation
672 ft (205 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-SA
Time zone
Adelaide(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
6.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:52
Sunrise
07:18
Sunset
17:35
Civil dusk
18:01

About 10h 16m 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 Carrapateena Airport

Carrapateena Airport is a private airport servicing the Carrapateena mine in northern South Australia, 33.7 nautical miles east of Woomera. Construction of the airport by NRW Holdings was completed in July 2018.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YCPT

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
01 / 195,249 ft / 1,600 m98 ftBitumUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE AClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
CARRAPATEENASpecial useRMZGNDFL999

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 Carrapateena Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Carrapateena Airport?

The ICAO code for Carrapateena Airport is YCPT.

Where is Carrapateena Airport located?

Carrapateena Airport is small airport located in Carrapateena mine, Australia, at an elevation of 672 ft (205 m).

How many runways does Carrapateena Airport have?

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

What time zone is Carrapateena Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Carrapateena Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Carrapateena Airport is approximately 6.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Carrapateena Airport?

The nearest airport to Carrapateena Airport is Mount Gunson Airport (GSN), about 16.5 nm to the wsw, followed by Mahanewo Road Airstrip and Oakden Hills Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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