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Small airport

Hodgeson River Airfield

ICAO YHOV🇦🇺 Hodgeson River
Coordinates
15.5459°S, 134.0956°E
Elevation
385 ft (117 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Darwin(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:38
Sunrise
07:01
Sunset
18:19
Civil dusk
18:42

About 11h 18m 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 Hodgeson River Airfield

Hodgeson River Airfield is a small airport in Hodgeson River, Australia (ICAO YHOV). It sits at an elevation of 385 ft (117 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,952 ft / 900 m. It observes Australia/Darwin local time. The nearest airport is Nutwood Downs Airport (UTD), about 16 nm to the s.

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

Live weather

YHOV

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
14 / 322,952 ft / 900 mNUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.600 MHz
MISCMISC125.300 MHz
MISCMISC118.600 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
D210 TINDALSpecial useDangerGND6000 ft MSL
R226B TINDALSpecial useRestricted9500 ft MSLFL999

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 Hodgeson River Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hodgeson River Airfield?

The ICAO code for Hodgeson River Airfield is YHOV.

Where is Hodgeson River Airfield located?

Hodgeson River Airfield is small airport located in Hodgeson River, Australia, at an elevation of 385 ft (117 m).

How many runways does Hodgeson River Airfield have?

Hodgeson River Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,952 ft / 900 m.

What time zone is Hodgeson River Airfield in?

Hodgeson River Airfield is in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Hodgeson River Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hodgeson River Airfield is approximately 3.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hodgeson River Airfield?

The nearest airport to Hodgeson River Airfield is Nutwood Downs Airport (UTD), about 16 nm to the s, followed by Hodgson Downs Airport and Cox River Landing Ground.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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