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Small airport

Escott Airport

ICAO YESC
Coordinates
17.7250°S, 139.4170°E
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.9° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:31
Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
18:36
Civil dusk
18:58

About 11h 43m 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 Escott Airport

Escott Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YESC). It sits at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,608 ft / 1,100 m. It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Burketown Airport (BUC), about 6.8 nm to the ese.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

YESC

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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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.

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
17 / 353,608 ft / 1,100 mCUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
MISCMISC125.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE CENTRE BClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
BURKETOWN QLD (YBKT) CERTSpecial 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 Escott Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Escott Airport?

The ICAO code for Escott Airport is YESC.

Where is Escott Airport located?

Escott Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Escott Airport have?

Escott Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,608 ft / 1,100 m.

What time zone is Escott Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Escott Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Escott Airport is approximately 4.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Escott Airport?

The nearest airport to Escott Airport is Burketown Airport (BUC), about 6.8 nm to the ese, followed by Armraynald Airport and Doomadgee Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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